About the job

About Our Client
Our client is a rapidly growing technology-driven energy trading company with global operations across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. They have expanded from a startup to 300+ employees worldwide, specializing in power, gas, and environmental products trading. They combine deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology including automation, quantitative analysis, and AI.
  
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Risk Manager to play a pivotal role in establishing and scaling risk management capabilities for our client’s Asia-Pacific operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape risk frameworks in a high-growth, technology-forward environment while working with a collaborative global team.
  
You will be responsible for managing market, credit, and operational risks across APAC trading activities, working closely with traders, technology teams, and senior leadership in Singapore and across the global offices.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk management frameworks tailored to Asian energy markets (power, gas, environmental products)
• Monitor and report real-time market risk exposures, including VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis
• Design and maintain risk limits, controls, and escalation procedures for trading activities
• Collaborate with trading desks to optimize risk-adjusted returns while maintaining robust risk discipline
• Work with technology teams to enhance automated risk monitoring systems and tools
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including MAS guidelines
• Provide risk insights and recommendations to senior management
• Build relationships with counterparties and assess credit risk in the region
• Contribute to the development of the APAC risk management function as the team scales 

Required Qualifications
  
Experience:

• 7-10+ years in energy trading risk management, preferably with exposure to power and gas markets
• Proven track record in a fast-paced trading environment with real-time risk monitoring
• Experience with derivative products and structured transactions
• Background in commodities trading houses, energy companies, or financial institutions with energy trading desks

Technical Skills:

• Strong quantitative background (mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, or related field)
• Proficiency in risk metrics and methodologies (VaR, Greeks, stress testing, Monte Carlo simulations)
• Experience with Python, R, MATLAB, or similar quantitative tools
• Familiarity with risk management systems and platforms
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of energy market dynamics and trading strategies
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in Singapore and Asia-Pacific markets (MAS experience a plus)
• Understanding of credit risk assessment and counterparty risk management

Personal Attributes:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in building processes from the ground up
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex risk concepts to diverse stakeholders
• Proactive, independent worker who thrives in flat organizational structures
• Adaptable to rapid change and comfortable with ambiguity
• Collaborative team player with a technology-forward approach

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape risk management in a high-growth hub
• Work with cutting-edge trading technology and AI-driven systems
• Flat organizational structure with direct access to global leadership
• Competitive compensation package
• Dynamic, innovative culture that values new ideas and diverse perspectives
• Be part of building something significant in Asia’s energy transition

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