Risk Analyst

Job Description

The Risk Analyst supports bp’s trading and commercial activities by identifying, measuring and monitoring financial and operational risks. The position provides analytical insight into market exposure, trading positions, valuation and potential losses. The analyst works closely with traders, finance, compliance and trade-control teams to maintain effective risk management. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of energy markets are important for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor commodity and market risk exposures.
Analyze trading positions and portfolio performance.
Prepare daily and periodic risk reports.
Perform sensitivity, scenario and stress-testing analysis.
Identify potential breaches of risk limits and escalation requirements.
Review market prices, curves and valuation information.
Work with traders to understand and manage commercial exposures.
Support development and enhancement of risk-management models.
Investigate unusual transactions, valuation movements and exposure changes.
Maintain accurate risk data and documentation.
Support compliance with internal risk policies and governance standards.