139 Commodities Market jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client is a marketing and trading business supporting global energy operations . They are involved in equity production marketing, third-party trading, shipping, storage, and derivatives. The organisation operates across global time zones and continues to grow its European customer base across a range of energy products.

Due to continued expansion, we are seeking a Market Risk Analyst to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring risk exposures across both physical and financial energy commodity portfolios, calculating Value at Risk (VaR) and stress scenarios, and providing insight into market movements, forward curves, and trading P&L drivers. The role involves close collaboration with front office and control teams to manage risk limits, support hedging decisions, and enhance risk models and reporting tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and analyse daily market risk exposure across energy commodity portfolios (e.g., crude oil, LPG, natural gas, power, carbon)
• Calculate and validate key risk metrics, including Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, scenario analysis, and mark-to-market P&L attribution
• Track and interpret movements in commodity prices, forward curves, volatilities, and basis risks.
• Collaborate with trading, risk control, and finance teams to investigate and explain material P&L and risk drivers
• Support the implementation and back testing of risk models and assumptions specific to physical and financial commodity products
• Ensure compliance with internal risk limits/Control policy and escalate breaches or anomalies in a timely manner
• Assist in reporting to senior management and external regulators, aligned with risk governance frameworks (e.g., ICE, FCA, EMIR, REMIT)
• Contribute to continuous improvement in risk reporting tools, dashboards, and processes using tools like Python, Power BI, or SQL
• Understand and monitor optionality, storage exposure, logistics constraints, and hedging effectiveness related to energy trading strategies

EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Statistics).

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Strong interest in financial markets and risk management concepts
• Basic understanding of key financial instruments (bonds, options, swaps, futures) and market risk metrics (VaR, Greeks, sensitivities)
• Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of Python, SQL, or VBA is a plus
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
• Prior internship or placement year in a financial institution is advantageous.
• Familiarity with risk systems (e.g., Murex, Bloomberg, Risk Watch, or internal VaR engines).
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., FRTB, Basel III, PRA guidelines).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for reporting.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2-3 years prior, related experience in the energy/commodity trading industry, particularly with commodities such as crude oil, is preferred.

Overall Purpose:

• Front Office level support for Commodities Markets division.

• Adherence to Natixis internal policies and regulatory requirements framing the business activity.

• Provide support to Commodities Markets Traders in securing the booking, positions and inherent risks of their books.

• Be the back-up cover in relation to supporting all range of commodity underlying within the Trade Support group.

• The scope can be extended to specific situations where applicable, including other business lines or geographical locations

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

• Good communication skills with Traders/Sales/IT/Management and team members.

• High level of commitment, reactivity, reliability on support related issues.

• Excellent autonomy with the systems, processes and decision taking frameworks.

• Capacity to challenge Traders requests whilst maintain professional report.

• Capacity to troubleshoot front office related issues and escalate situations of risk.

• Commodities (Swaps Fixed/Float. Float/FLoat, Gas Formulas, Options, Futures, Physical, Warrants) • Fixed Income (IR, FX, MM)

• Strong first level of financial approach: identification of trades with their associated hedge and risks

• Knowledge of trade life cycle for listed and OTC trades at inception and downstream levels, as well as impacts for Marple in terms of Market risks and official P&L publication.

• Understanding of Front Office systems: SOPHIS / MUREX / SUMMIT and system Gateways interactions.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel

Overall Purpose:

• Front Office level support for Commodities Markets division.

• Adherence to Natixis internal policies and regulatory requirements framing the business activity.

• Provide support to Commodities Markets Traders in securing the booking, positions and inherent risks of their books.

• Be the back-up cover in relation to supporting all range of commodity underlying within the Trade Support group.

• The scope can be extended to specific situations where applicable, including other business lines or geographical locations

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

• Good communication skills with Traders/Sales/IT/Management and team members.

• High level of commitment, reactivity, reliability on support related issues.

• Excellent autonomy with the systems, processes and decision taking frameworks.

• Capacity to challenge Traders requests whilst maintain professional report.

• Capacity to troubleshoot front office related issues and escalate situations of risk.

• Commodities (Swaps Fixed/Float. Float/FLoat, Gas Formulas, Options, Futures, Physical, Warrants) • Fixed Income (IR, FX, MM)

• Strong first level of financial approach: identification of trades with their associated hedge and risks

• Knowledge of trade life cycle for listed and OTC trades at inception and downstream levels, as well as impacts for Marple in terms of Market risks and official P&L publication.

• Understanding of Front Office systems: SOPHIS / MUREX / SUMMIT and system Gateways interactions.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel

HighlysuccessfulFTSElisted,InternationalGroupseektorecruitCIMA/ACCAorACAQualifiedFinancialAnalysttoundertakeanewlycreatedrolebasedatconvenientlysituatedofficesinGuildford,Surrey.

Abouttherole

ReportingtotheGroupFinanceDirectortheFinancialAnalystwillactasbusinesspartnertodivisionalFinanceDirectorstoensurerobustfinancialinformationisobtainedacrosstheGroup.Inadditionthejobholderwillberesponsibleforgroupfinancialreporting&analysisinaccordancewithstrictcorporatedeadlines.Keydutiesoftheroleinclude:

• Performingadetailedreviewofbothcountryandoperatingcompanyreportingpacks(P&LandBalanceSheets)
• Assistingwiththe12monthrollingbudgeting&forecastingprocess
• Analysisofgrossmarginsforkeybusinessdivisions
• DeliveringmonthlygroupKPIreportandsupportinganalysis&commentary
• Performingaworkingcapitalreviewanddrivingprocessimprovements
• BusinesspartneringwithdivisionalHeadsofFinanceregardingtheinternal&externalfactorsimpactingeachbusiness
• Reportingonvariancestobudgetandforecast
• Assessingpotentialrisksandopportunitiesandfollowinguponinternalauditrecommendations
• Establishingahighlevelofcredibilityandmanagingstrongworkingrelationshipswithfinanceteamsacrossthegroup
• Supportingtheintegrationprocessfornewlyacquiredbusinesses

AbouttheFinancialAnalyst

• TheFinancialAnalystwillbeCIMA/ACCAorACAQualifiedwithastrongbackgroundinFinancialAnalysisorFP&A
• IdeallyyouwillhaveexperienceworkingwithinanInternationalCompanyorGroupAccountingenvironment
• Applicantswillhaveexcellentcommunicationskills,andtheabilitytoliaiseatthehighestlevel

What'sonofferfortheFinancialAnalystposition

• FlexibleHybridworking
• 25daysholiday
• CompanyPension
• Medical&lifeinsurance
• AttractiveannualBonus

Overview

HighlysuccessfulinternationalorganisationrequireACCA/ACAorCIMAQualifiedFinancialAnalystforachallengingpositionbasedatsuperbofficelocationinWeybridge,Surrey

AbouttheroleofFinancialAnalyst

ReportingtotheHeadofFP&AtheFinancialAnalystwillberesponsibleforprovidingFinancialReportingandAnalysisforseveralkeyoperatingdivisionsacrossthebusiness.Keydutiesinclude:

• ProjectedProfit&Lossforecast
• ActingasFinanceBusinesspartnertoheadsofdepartment
• Assistingwiththe5yearbusinessplan
• BudgetandRevenueforecastingbothbydivisionandconsolidatedtotals
• MonthlyKPIreportingandanalysis
• Assistingwithmonthlyboardreportingpacks

AbouttheFinancialAnalystposition

• GraduatecalibreyouwillbeACA/ACCAorCIMAQualifiedwithPQE
• ThesuccessfulapplicantwillhaveworkedineitherGroupFinanceorFP&AandhaveexcellentAnalyticalskills
• YouwillhaveaproventrackrecordwithalargeUSownedorinternationalbusiness
• StrongExcelskillsareessentialandknowledgeofSAPisadvantageous

What'sonofferfortheFinancialAnalyst

• FlexibleHybridworking
• PerformancerelatedBonus
• 25daysholiday
• On-siteparking
• Companypension
• Healthinsurance
• LifeAssuranceX4

• Translate complex data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Support month-end and budget-holder reviews with robust variance analysis
• Build and enhance smart, scalable models to support budgeting and forecasting
• Collaborate with analytics and operational teams to understand business performance drivers

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Highly proficient in Excel with strong modelling skills
• Naturally curious and collaborative, with a proactive mindset
• Confident in communicating finance in a clear, actionable way to non-finance colleagues
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus

Your new company
A leading consultancy in the professional services sector, with a strong presence across the UK, US, and EMEA. The company is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering high-quality financial insights that support strategic decision-making. Based in the City of London, they offer a working pattern of 3 days in the office per week, and two days from home after successful completion of probation.

Your new role
As the Finance Analyst, you will support key (non-finance) stakeholders and the wider UK Business Finance team in delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting. You'll play a key role in analysing business performance and data-driven decision-making.

• Process and interpret complicated business and financial information.
• Identify business risks and potential mitigations.
• Assisting Partners and Fee Earners in understanding the financial aspects of their business.
• Maintaining and updating financial models and templates.
• Analysing client and matter profitability.
• Supporting business services teams with complex reporting for pitches, pricing, and business plans.

What you'll need to succeed

• The ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Progress towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with reporting software and Power BI (preferred but not essential).
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence key stakeholders to support proposed strategies, process improvements and operational decisions.
• Solid understanding of financial set-up, procedures, statistics and economics.

What you need to do now
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Overview

HighlysuccessfulinternationalorganisationrequireACCA/ACAorCIMAQualifiedFinancialAnalystforachallengingpositionbasedatsuperbofficelocationinWeybridge,Surrey

AbouttheroleofFinancialAnalyst

ReportingtotheHeadofFP&AtheFinancialAnalystwillberesponsibleforprovidingFinancialReportingandAnalysisforseveralkeyoperatingdivisionsacrossthebusiness.Keydutiesinclude:

• ProjectedProfit&Lossforecast
• ActingasFinanceBusinesspartnertoheadsofdepartment
• Assistingwiththe5yearbusinessplan
• BudgetandRevenueforecastingbothbydivisionandconsolidatedtotals
• MonthlyKPIreportingandanalysis
• Assistingwithmonthlyboardreportingpacks

AbouttheFinancialAnalystposition

• GraduatecalibreyouwillbeACA/ACCAorCIMAQualifiedwithPQE
• ThesuccessfulapplicantwillhaveworkedineitherGroupFinanceorFP&AandhaveexcellentAnalyticalskills
• YouwillhaveaproventrackrecordwithalargeUSownedorinternationalbusiness
• StrongExcelskillsareessentialandknowledgeofSAPisadvantageous

What'sonofferfortheFinancialAnalyst

• FlexibleHybridworking
• PerformancerelatedBonus
• 25daysholiday
• On-siteparking
• Companypension
• Healthinsurance
• LifeAssuranceX4

HighlysuccessfulFTSElisted,InternationalGroupseektorecruitCIMA/ACCAorACAQualifiedFinancialAnalysttoundertakeanewlycreatedrolebasedatconvenientlysituatedofficesinGuildford,Surrey.

Abouttherole

ReportingtotheGroupFinanceDirectortheFinancialAnalystwillactasbusinesspartnertodivisionalFinanceDirectorstoensurerobustfinancialinformationisobtainedacrosstheGroup.Inadditionthejobholderwillberesponsibleforgroupfinancialreporting&analysisinaccordancewithstrictcorporatedeadlines.Keydutiesoftheroleinclude:

• Performingadetailedreviewofbothcountryandoperatingcompanyreportingpacks(P&LandBalanceSheets)
• Assistingwiththe12monthrollingbudgeting&forecastingprocess
• Analysisofgrossmarginsforkeybusinessdivisions
• DeliveringmonthlygroupKPIreportandsupportinganalysis&commentary
• Performingaworkingcapitalreviewanddrivingprocessimprovements
• BusinesspartneringwithdivisionalHeadsofFinanceregardingtheinternal&externalfactorsimpactingeachbusiness
• Reportingonvariancestobudgetandforecast
• Assessingpotentialrisksandopportunitiesandfollowinguponinternalauditrecommendations
• Establishingahighlevelofcredibilityandmanagingstrongworkingrelationshipswithfinanceteamsacrossthegroup
• Supportingtheintegrationprocessfornewlyacquiredbusinesses

AbouttheFinancialAnalyst

• TheFinancialAnalystwillbeCIMA/ACCAorACAQualifiedwithastrongbackgroundinFinancialAnalysisorFP&A
• IdeallyyouwillhaveexperienceworkingwithinanInternationalCompanyorGroupAccountingenvironment
• Applicantswillhaveexcellentcommunicationskills,andtheabilitytoliaiseatthehighestlevel

What'sonofferfortheFinancialAnalystposition

• FlexibleHybridworking
• 25daysholiday
• CompanyPension
• Medical&lifeinsurance
• AttractiveannualBonus