Manager-BCG Vantage, Risk & Compliance

Boston Consulting Group•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$126,400 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager – BCG Vantage works on the Topic Activation path within BCG’s Risk & Compliance Practice Area, supporting Markets & Commodities Trading and broader Financial Risk priorities under the leadership of the Financial Risk Director. The role drives the agenda for digital solutions and assets, including intellectual property, products, and tools, many of which are GenAI-enabled, and leads innovation and asset-development projects with the broader global topic team. The role applies individual expertise to deliver differentiated insights and value to BCG clients and case teams. It contributes relevant analysis, perspectives, and expertise to client engagements and proposals, helping teams develop tailored solutions. Occasional client travel may be required. The manager also supports commercialization and growth of the topic or sector, including proposals, workshops, marketing materials, business development, and go-to-market initiatives for Markets & Commodities Trading in the Energy, Agricultural, and Metals & Mining sectors. The role owns analysis and asset-development workstreams in partnership with global topic and case teams and is an individual contributor position without direct reports. BCG’s Risk & Compliance Practice Area helps clients manage risks strategically, strengthen organizational resilience and risk culture, and define and transform Risk & Compliance operating models. Its work spans financial and non-financial risks and uses expertise in risk modelling, analytics, and digitization. Commodity risk work serves utilities, oil and gas producers, metals and mining operations, agribusinesses, industrials, merchant traders, banks, exchanges, brokers, data providers, and government agencies. This work includes developing marketing, sourcing, and trading strategies and business models; implementing commodity risk management operating models, governance, processes, and IT systems; applying cross-industry expertise and tools; transferring knowledge and ownership to clients; and assessing trading performance using proprietary benchmarking tools. The role generally involves working from a BCG office or in person with clients around 50% of working time, depending on business needs and local policies. In-person collaboration is valued for culture, mentorship, professional development, connection, and teamwork.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant experience in commodities trading or risk management, from consulting or industry; consulting experience is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or economics is preferred.
Fluency in English.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
Solid understanding of commodity and financial markets and core risk concepts, such as VaR.
Hands-on modeling skills in Python.
Proficiency in data modeling and statistical analysis, with working knowledge of advanced Excel and SQL, and Python, R, or Matlab for modeling and simulations.
Competency using Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or similar platforms for commodity data gathering and market monitoring.
Working knowledge of hedging instruments such as futures, options, and swaps, and risk metrics relevant to commodity portfolios.
Familiarity with the commodity subset covered by the role.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with case teams and clients, often virtually, and proficiency in agile ways of working.
Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and shifting client or business needs, with a curious and creative mindset and capacity to propose innovative ideas.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or economics.
German, Italian, or Spanish language skills.
Direct experience with trading strategy, target operating models, trading risk frameworks, or trading IT architecture.
Ability to build or critically review Monte Carlo simulations and valuations.
Consulting experience in commodities trading or risk management.
Hands-on experience using AI tools in analysis and asset development, such as Lovable or LightGBM.

Responsibilities

Drive the digital solutions and asset agenda for Markets & Commodities Trading and Financial Risk, including intellectual property, products, and tools.
Lead execution of innovation and asset-development projects with the global topic team.
Contribute analysis, perspectives, and expertise to client engagements and proposals, helping case teams develop tailored solutions.
Support commercialization and growth through proposals, client workshops, marketing materials, business development, and go-to-market initiatives.
Conduct targeted research, analysis, and market-facing activities for Markets & Commodities Trading across Energy, Agricultural, and Metals & Mining sectors.
Own analysis and asset-development workstreams in partnership with global topic and case teams.
Develop commodity risk management assets end-to-end and ensure timely delivery and high quality.
Monitor and interpret global market trends and produce market outlook reports, price forecasts, and strategic insights.
Collaborate with case teams and clients, including through virtual ways of working.
Occasionally travel to work onsite with clients and support the design and delivery of solutions.

Benefits

Annual discretionary performance bonus of up to 20%.
Retirement contribution starting at 5% and increasing to 10% after two years.
Zero-dollar health insurance premiums for employees, spouses, and children.
Low $10 copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and generic prescriptions.
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits.
Vision insurance covering glasses and contact lenses annually.
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities.
Annual fully vested profit-sharing retirement contributions, whether or not the employee contributes.
Option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan.
Paid parental leave and family benefits, including elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.
Paid time off, including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Year’s, and 15 vacation days per year.
Paid sick time on an as-needed basis.