420 Financial Risk jobs in the United Kingdom

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading insurance organisation as a Senior Risk Manager, supporting the CRO in enhancing and embedding a robust Financial Risk Management framework.

This senior role covers key areas including underwriting, capital, market, and credit risk, with regular exposure to the UK Executive team and senior leadership.

You'll work cross-functionally with teams across Actuarial, Underwriting, and Finance, guiding risk appetite, providing oversight and challenge, and shaping key risk mitigation strategies.

Collaborating with group-level risk teams and ensuring alignment with industry best practice, this is a high-impact role for someone ready to influence decision-making at the highest level.

For more information please feel free to reach out.

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading insurance organisation as a Senior Risk Manager, supporting the CRO in enhancing and embedding a robust Financial Risk Management framework.

This senior role covers key areas including underwriting, capital, market, and credit risk, with regular exposure to the UK Executive team and senior leadership.

You'll work cross-functionally with teams across Actuarial, Underwriting, and Finance, guiding risk appetite, providing oversight and challenge, and shaping key risk mitigation strategies.

Collaborating with group-level risk teams and ensuring alignment with industry best practice, this is a high-impact role for someone ready to influence decision-making at the highest level.

For more information please feel free to reach out.

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.

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.

Market Risk Project Manager

c.£800-£900 per day PAYE, London based, 6 Months Initially

Job Description:

For this exciting opportunity with a world leading Energy Trading company, candidates must have previous Commodity Market Risk experience and Project Management experience with large international organisations.

This position has the following accountabilities:

• Plan, execute, monitor, control, and close all aspects of the project lifecycle.

• Rigorously manage scope through a structured change management process to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters with focus on delivering the business benefits.

• Create and validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and expenditures. Use creative costing and business models to capitalize on greater leverage power.

• Ensure appropriate stakeholder change and communication plans and engagements are developed and executed so that stakeholders are fully prepared to exploit the new operational business environment once it is in place.

• Partner with business stakeholders to validate the project's strategic business case, define success metrics and criteria, and to identify, measure, and sustain planned vs. achieved benefits. Proactively look for additional benefits to be delivered by taking advantage of systems, processes, and data already in place or being deployed.

• Apply project management and IT control/assurance methodologies, standards and processes including architecture, information risk management, and transition to support

Create a motivated high-performing team through team building, information sharing, workload management, and appropriate recognition. Develop the skills of team members through coaching and delegation.

• Establish and maintain appropriate and effective Governance structures and procedures to obtain resources, drive decisions, resolve issues, and deliver project objectives.

• Identify and address the major factors, assumptions and risks (including technical, business, adoption, organizational, government, cultural, etc.) that may influence project direction and success. As parameters and external influences change, adjust the project approach to improve the delivery of intended benefits.

• Champion the development of long-term Project Management capability within through bringing external perspectives, identifying and promoting best practices, coaching others on advanced skills, and contributing to community building.

Unique Characteristics of Posting:

• Demonstrated ability to merge project management discipline with strategic stakeholder relationship building.

• Skilled in crafting and communicating strategic narratives that align project outcomes with business vision.

• Proven experience in engaging diverse stakeholder groups to drive alignment and shared ownership of project goals.

• Ability to translate complex project deliverables into compelling business stories for executive audiences.

• Proven ability to craft and communicate strategic narratives that align project goals with broader business objectives.

• Domain expertise in Market Risk and Finance, particularly within the context of commodities trading.

• Experience navigating the complexities of trading environments and delivering technology solutions that support risk management and financial reporting.

• Ability to translate technical project outcomes into business value for stakeholders in trading and finance functions.

Special Challenges:

• Quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders and understand their strategic priorities. Resolve conflict and deliver tough messages with grace.

• Motivate and advocate for the team while removing barriers so that the team can complete its objectives while managing pressure.

• Creating executive-level communications.

• Remain focused and productive under pressure and recover quickly from setbacks.

• Take calculated risks and apply judgment to make timely decisions that will maximize value.

• Balance execution efficiency with risk mitigation, value delivery, cost, and quality.

• Understand integration between project goals and business context when responding to challenges and change.

Market Risk Project Manager

c.£800-£900 per day PAYE, London based, 6 Months Initially

Job Description:

For this exciting opportunity with a world leading Energy Trading company, candidates must have previous Commodity Market Risk experience and Project Management experience with large international organisations.

This position has the following accountabilities:

• Plan, execute, monitor, control, and close all aspects of the project lifecycle.

• Rigorously manage scope through a structured change management process to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters with focus on delivering the business benefits.

• Create and validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and expenditures. Use creative costing and business models to capitalize on greater leverage power.

• Ensure appropriate stakeholder change and communication plans and engagements are developed and executed so that stakeholders are fully prepared to exploit the new operational business environment once it is in place.

• Partner with business stakeholders to validate the project's strategic business case, define success metrics and criteria, and to identify, measure, and sustain planned vs. achieved benefits. Proactively look for additional benefits to be delivered by taking advantage of systems, processes, and data already in place or being deployed.

• Apply project management and IT control/assurance methodologies, standards and processes including architecture, information risk management, and transition to support

Create a motivated high-performing team through team building, information sharing, workload management, and appropriate recognition. Develop the skills of team members through coaching and delegation.

• Establish and maintain appropriate and effective Governance structures and procedures to obtain resources, drive decisions, resolve issues, and deliver project objectives.

• Identify and address the major factors, assumptions and risks (including technical, business, adoption, organizational, government, cultural, etc.) that may influence project direction and success. As parameters and external influences change, adjust the project approach to improve the delivery of intended benefits.

• Champion the development of long-term Project Management capability within through bringing external perspectives, identifying and promoting best practices, coaching others on advanced skills, and contributing to community building.

Unique Characteristics of Posting:

• Demonstrated ability to merge project management discipline with strategic stakeholder relationship building.

• Skilled in crafting and communicating strategic narratives that align project outcomes with business vision.

• Proven experience in engaging diverse stakeholder groups to drive alignment and shared ownership of project goals.

• Ability to translate complex project deliverables into compelling business stories for executive audiences.

• Proven ability to craft and communicate strategic narratives that align project goals with broader business objectives.

• Domain expertise in Market Risk and Finance, particularly within the context of commodities trading.

• Experience navigating the complexities of trading environments and delivering technology solutions that support risk management and financial reporting.

• Ability to translate technical project outcomes into business value for stakeholders in trading and finance functions.

Special Challenges:

• Quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders and understand their strategic priorities. Resolve conflict and deliver tough messages with grace.

• Motivate and advocate for the team while removing barriers so that the team can complete its objectives while managing pressure.

• Creating executive-level communications.

• Remain focused and productive under pressure and recover quickly from setbacks.

• Take calculated risks and apply judgment to make timely decisions that will maximize value.

• Balance execution efficiency with risk mitigation, value delivery, cost, and quality.

• Understand integration between project goals and business context when responding to challenges and change.

It is essential that all applicants have experience with market risk measurement methodologies for a Bank in the UK for at least 3 years. Sponsorship will not be available for this position, therefore 3+ years on visa eligibility to work in UK is essential .

Our Client is looking for a Fluent Mandarin Market Risk to join their small team on a permanent basis. This position is full time in office, 5 .

• Act as the final escalation point for complex cases and risk assessments.
• Conduct high-risk financial crime investigations and ensure compliance.
• Provide coaching & training to enhance team capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine fraud prevention strategies.
• Support operational improvements by identifying trends and recommending solutions.
  
  

• Fluent Spanish and English
• Strong financial crime expertise with a deep understanding of regulations and risk frameworks.
• Proven ability to handle complex investigations & high-risk escalations.
• Experience providing technical guidance and training in financial crime prevention.