Risk Analyst

Gerald Group•Stamford, CT

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Gerald Metals, based in Stamford, CT, is seeking a Risk Analyst to work within the Risk team on the trading floor. The candidate should be extremely detail oriented and understand the importance of accuracy in the core functions of this role. The Risk Analyst is responsible for reconciling, analyzing, and reporting the middle office P&L and risk position. The ideal candidate will possess the interpersonal skills to work well with all levels and personalities as the role requires working closely with Traders, Trading Assistants, as well as Accounting, Distribution, and Treasury Depts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
3 – 5 years of experience preferably in trading/commodity industry
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong proficiency in Excel
Extremely accurate, detail oriented, and organized
Ability to liaise and work well with all levels and personalities
Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment and often in stressful situations
Availability to work extended hours as necessary
Ability to work in office 5 days a week

Responsibilities

Daily reconciliation of Risk/Trading system P&L to trader’s P&L
Performs analysis to ensure accuracy of P&L
Identifies and reconciles discrepancies that impact the P&L and posts adjustments and/or reserves
Understands and reports P&L and MTM attributes and movements
Runs EOD revaluation processes
Reconciles, ensures accuracy of, and reports Risk position
Validates market valuation
Monitors and ensures compliance of control policies and procedures
Fields and responds to inquiries from management, traders, and external auditors
Other duties as assigned