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Risk Controller (Commodities)

International Permanent View Job Description
This is a high-visibility risk control role within a global commodities trading business, supporting physical trading activities across multiple regions. The role sits close to the commercial teams and focuses on position reporting, valuation oversight, and strengthening risk controls. You will partner with trading, finance, and risk stakeholders, improve processes, and provide clear visibility of exposures to support decision-making.
  • Own risk and controls at the heart of a global physical trading business
  • Drive commercial risk and visibility across real, physical commodity flows

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international commodities trading organisation with a strong global platform and an active presence across key physical markets. The business is recognised for its commercial depth, operational scale, and integrated approach across trading, supply chain, and risk management.

With a footprint across multiple regions, the organisation offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and commercially driven environment where risk plays a central role in supporting trading decisions and protecting the business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected market participant in a role that offers both visibility and meaningful ownership.

Job Description

  • Manage daily position reporting, including reconciliation and analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Oversee mark-to-market and fair value valuation across trading positions.
  • Ensure trades are accurately captured within systems and aligned with reporting timelines.
  • Strengthen risk controls, processes, and governance across the trading business.
  • Partner closely with commercial, finance, and risk stakeholders to provide insights and resolve issues.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in risk control or risk reporting within a commodities trading environment.
  • Strong experience supporting physical commodities trading activities, with a clear understanding of physical trade flows, exposures, and operational risk points.
  • Solid understanding of position reporting, valuation, and trade lifecycle processes.
  • Proven ability to work closely with trading or commercial teams in a business-facing capacity.
  • Ability to improve processes and implement controls, with a hands-on and analytical approach .

What's on Offer

This role offers direct exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to operate at the intersection of trading, finance, and risk. You will take ownership of a key risk control function within the business, with the ability to drive improvements and build scalable processes. The position provides strong long-term progression into broader risk or commercial-facing roles.

Contact
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6989933
Phone number
+65 6416 9879

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Risk Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Devan Nanthacumar (Lic No:R1871442 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9879
Job Reference
JN-042026-6989933

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