Risk Analyst

Vintage Commodities is looking for a Risk Analyst to support the company’s commodity trading activities by monitoring market, credit, counterparty, and operational risks. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of experience in risk analysis, preferably within commodities, precious metals, banking, financial institutions, treasury, or financial markets. Experience in gold and precious metals trading will be an advantage. Experience in using or implementing Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM) systems will be a plus. Risk Monitoring & Analysis • Monitor daily trading activities, positions, exposures, and risk limits. • Analyse market, price, liquidity, credit, counterparty, and operational risks. • Monitor exposure to gold, silver, and other precious metals. • Identify unusual transactions, concentration risks, and potential risk exposures. • Prepare regular risk reports and dashboards for management. • Track risk limits, thresholds, exceptions and escalate issues when required. Market & Commodity Risk • Monitor commodity prices, market movements, volatility, and relevant market factors. • Analyse the impact of price movements on trading positions and profitability. • Support assessment of hedging activities and trading exposures. • Monitor exposure across different markets, counterparties, currencies, and transactions. • Develop and maintain risk monitoring tools and Excel-based analysis. Credit & Counterparty Risk • Assess the financial strength and creditworthiness of customers, suppliers, banks, and trading counterparties. • Monitor counterparty exposure against approved limits. • Review credit information, financial statements, payment history, and transaction exposure. • Highlight potential credit concerns and recommend appropriate escalation. Trade & Operational Risk • Review transactions and support information to identify operational and settlement risks. • Coordinate with Trading, Trade Finance, Finance, Operations, and Compliance teams on risk-related matters. • Monitor trade settlements, outstanding exposures, and discrepancies. • Support investigation and resolution of risk-related incidents. Reporting & Controls • Maintain accurate risk records, trackers, and reporting systems. • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly risk reports for management. • Support development and improvement of risk policies, procedures, and controls. • Ensure risk monitoring activities are properly documented. • Assist with internal and external audits or risk reviews when required. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Business, Risk Management, or a related field. • 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Treasury, Commodity Trading, Banking, Financial Institutions, or Financial Markets. • Experience in commodity trading or precious metals is preferred. • Gold trading or gold market experience will be an advantage. • Strong understanding of market risk, credit risk, counterparty risk, and operational risk. • Good knowledge of financial markets and commodity markets. • Strong analytical and numerical skills. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience in financial or risk analysis. • Ability to analyze large amounts of financial and transactional data. • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify risk exposures. • Good communication and reporting skills. • Ability to work closely with Trading, Finance, Trade Finance, Operations, and Compliance teams. What do we offer: • Tax free salary • Medical Insurance & Visa • All other benefits as per the UAE Labor Law • Yearly Bonus