Trading Risk Analyst

The Pennine Energy Group was founded in 2018, a privately-owned and independent company, originated in North Yorkshire, recently expanding into York. Pennine offers decades of combined experience working at the forefront of global commodity markets. The Group is comprised of a number of related business streams integrating our expertise across global refuelling networks, energy, metals markets, and asset management in addition to having knowledge of the renewable energy space:Pennine Energy Trading provides complete solutions in risk management, logistics, and structured business development across a variety of commodities and asset classes.Gaspara Asset Management LLP is the private investment and asset management arm of Pennine Energy, offering clients and co-investors direct investments and tailored investment opportunities.BioMark delivers Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Nutrient Neutrality (NN) solutions supporting sustainable development across commercial and residential sectors.Role Description  We continue to develop our team and are looking for a driven individual, preferably with an accounting or financial background, to deliver all aspects of our reporting and analytical requirements in support of our trading and commercial teams.This is an ideal opportunity to begin a career in the energy sector, with a focus on the global oil markets. You will be challenged to develop your financial, analytical and commercial skills working alongside, and gaining knowledge from, our experienced teams of commodity traders and business experts. You will be encouraged to contribute to the growth of our business and take on a range of challenges.We are looking for a highly analytical, confident, agile thinker with strong numerical ability, and a genuine interest in finance and the commodity markets. In particular, we are in search of someone with the ability to be proactive and self-directed. Key Responsibilities:Run daily Trading PNL, maintaining detailed position summaries for the trading booksResponsible for daily production of risk metrics (VAR, Initial Margin)Be point of contact with clearers and brokers for trade reconciliation  Business performance analyses including trader and investment process evaluationsMonthly and quarterly management reports for individual Pennine businesses as requiredSupport CFO with general reporting requirementsSupport businesses with data handling/gathering dutiesRequirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science or STEM subject Understanding of basic accounting concepts such as mark to market accounting, basis risk, risk modellingFamiliarity with financial instruments (futures, swaps, options, fx)Proficiency with Microsoft ExcelProgramming skills (Python, SQL) Ability to work in an unstructured environment, take initiativeAttention to detail and to work accurately under pressure