Specialist - Market Risk

India Job Family Group Finance Worker Type Regular Posting Start Date September 17 2025 Business unit Finance Experience Level Early Careers What s the role The Market Risk Specialist is responsible for preparing and analyzing daily profit and loss for crude oil trading desks including the monitoring of positions against limits i e volumetric risk measures VAR etc The analyst will gain an understanding of the types of transactions and strategies used by the trading desk to understand the risks within the trade book and ensure that deals and their P L exposures are accurately represented in the trading system The individual will be responsible for ensuring the mark-to-market position and value-at-risk reports provided to management and traders are timely and accurate This position provides key analytical and Trading support to the business This position is a primary link between the trading business and the contracts and financial management groups and ensures compliance with relevant external regulation and the group s Trading Mandate and deal entry price reporting authorities and exposure limit policies What you will be doing Report and explain P L movements mark-to-market positions and value-at-risk VaR on daily basis for trading desks with reference to prices correlations and position changes Ability to engage with the trader onshore buddy to understand the rationale on deals evaluation accruals reasoning etc Understand key price indices used by the desk and the construction of forward curves Maintain and evaluate quantitative market data including price series from brokers 3rd parties and trader assessments volatilities correlations and volumes Understand trading account structure and exposures and P L generated by the transaction types in the book Provide monthly analysis of the gains losses resulting from trading strategies employed by the desk Provide ad hoc analysis for queries relating to impact of new deals P L positions and or value-at-risk Provide Stress Testing Scenario Analysis of a portfolio to the trading desk Monitor exposure limits daily within the Trading Control framework and Manual of Authorities Ensure traders enter deals accurately and in a timely manner and that commitments and exposures are entered in the trading system in line with the contract Develop suitable exposure measurement and reporting methodologies for new product and structured contract offerings Provide validation of P L including cost accruals provisions ensure forward parcels are appropriately valued and provide input into quarterly financial close processes and annual disclosure requirements Promote and ensure accurate reporting monitor daily pricing in the trading system Liaise with other Risk Analysts globally to ensure consistency of approach particularly across similar trading books Ensure activities are carried out with safety awareness and are performed in compliance with external regulation the Shell Control Framework SOX and Financial Reporting requirements and Shell Trading mandate and policies What you bring Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience A graduate degree in Statistics Mathematics Science Finance or Economics is preferred Experienced in programming tools Python SQL and knowledge on BI Tool Qlikview The ideal candidate will be highly numerate logical have the ability to prioritize and multi-task and be comfortable working in teams A good understanding of Oil Markets business would be valuable as would knowledge of trading management information systems Risk management knowledge or experience would be a strong plus The successful candidate should be motivated to dig into conflicting data and resolve issues while considering the impact upon the overall business Strong analytical skills required detail and accuracy oriented Efficient communication and interpersonal skills Finance and accounting skills including ability to understand financial results and financial and management reports Experience with 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