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Head of Risk Management & Control

Mission
Pivotal role within commodity trading activities, with a broader view across all commodities (Oil, Natural Gas and Power), the Head of Risk Management & Control will be responsible for managing the Commodity Risk, Counterparty & Credit Risk and Reporting & Trade Control teams. Acting as a first line of defense, this leadership position is instrumental in safeguarding our trading operations while promoting growth and profitability.

What you'll do
•    Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Commodity Risk, Counterparty and Credit Risk, and Reporting & Trade Control teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
•    Develop and enhance risk management procedures and methodologies in alignment with company standards, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
•    Regularly monitor and assess the market, credit, and counterparty risks associated with commodity trading positions. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize risk-return profiles.
•    Produce clear reporting to senior management and the board to inform clear decision making in relation to risk within trading activities.
•    Oversee the trade control process to ensure accurate trade capture, trade matching, and settlement processes. Collaborate with front-office and operations teams to resolve trade discrepancies.
•    Recruit, train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering their professional growth and ensuring their competence in risk management and control.
•    Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to strengthen the overall risk management and control framework.
•    Work cross-functionally with teams in other jurisdictions and timezones to create a cohesive global risk management framework, sharing best practices and ensuring consistency in risk assessment and mitigation efforts across the business.

What you'll need
•    Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field. 
•    Relevant experience within a commodity trading company, preferably in Product Control, Market Risk or Business Review roles.
•    GARP certification - FRM (preferential)
•    Knowledge of ETRM systems (preferential)
•    In-depth knowledge of commodity trading markets, including an understanding of market risk, credit risk, and counterparty risk as well as front-to-back business processes and controls
•    Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
•    Proven experience in leadership and people management, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
•    Fluent English and Portuguese, both verbally and written
 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
At Galp, we have the ambition to be a Human Centered Company, and for that we acknowledge our responsibility to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) by having a genuine  mindset, lived on our day-to-day, in all our processes. We believe that everyone should be celebrated and valued for who they are: not only for their potential, but also for their distinctive characteristics.