Galp has been part of society for generations, and as energy changes, we adapt too. Here you will have the opportunity to grow, with the resources you need to develop at your own pace, in your own way. Together we can continue to contribute to the communities where we live and work. We can build a more efficient future for ourselves and for future generations. We're counting on your energy ⚡

 

Commodity Risk Analyst

Mission
You will join Energy Management business unit that include the supply, trading, and dispatch of oil, biofuels, natural gas, electricity, and environmental products - both from Galp's own capital and third parties.
These operations provide greater value along Galp's integrated business chain, as they seek to proactively seize commercial opportunities, maximise the integrated margin, and navigate the dynamics and volatility of the energy market.

About your future Team 

The Risk Management & Control team provides overall risk management models, market risk analysis for new transactions and establish risk indicators and limits. This is a pivotal role within the Risk Management & Control team, with a broader view across all Energy Management Commodities (Oil, Natural Gas and Power).

What you´ll do: 

• Identify, manage, oversee, mitigate and advise commodity trading desks and origination teams on markets, operational and control opportunities and risks
• Assist in identifying the significant risks within the trading portfolio, ensuring that they are transparent to senior management
• Build, update and maintain an overall risk management model and policy
• Purpose, monitor and report risk management limits
• Provide independent analysis, review and guidance on New Business Proposals, ensuring an optimal level of risk/return
• Understand in detail the day-to-day drivers of price volatility and the impacts on trading portfolios
• Perform VaR back-testing, key variables stress testing and scenario analysis.

What makes you unique: 

• Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Science or Engineering, or relevant workplace experience in the energy trading industry.
• At least 4 years of experience within a trading and risk management organization, including understanding of trading, operations, risk, compliance and front to back business processes, policies, procedures and controls.
• Understanding of financial, commodity and energy markets, derivative instruments, and hedging techniques. Knowledge of options theory, risk of options, and trading strategies.
• Advanced excel user.
• GARP certification - FRM (preferential)
• Knowledge of ETRM systems (preferential)
• Good judgement to provide advice, question discrepancies and escalate issues.
• Scientific mindset: identify, investigate, analyze, research and discuss.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English and Portuguese, both verbally and written.

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. potential, but also for their distinctive characteristics.