Risk Manager

We are seeking a risk manager to join our Palm business. The ideal candidate must bring a proven track record of successfully leading a team in the realm of Commodities risk management. The role involves comprehensive oversight of risk across commodity, forex and counterparty credit exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial and market risk management for Apical’s palm oil processing, trading and distribution businesses - including, but not limited to price, forex, credit and counterparty risk
• Strengthen and manage the trading & market risk control interface with the traders and related functions including execution, middle office, and finance
• Oversee the daily monitoring of risk limits (position, VAR, drawdown etc) as well as manage reporting of P&L, including business analysis and commentaries on the P&L drivers
• Strengthen processes relating to daily P&L preparation to monitor business performance and ensure its accuracy, including improving current VAR implementation
• Drive improvement of risk management processes including review of current risk policies and implementing new digital systems where appropriate.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting and professional accounting qualification
• Have at least 8 years regional strategic financial management experience from similar or agri/commodities companies
• Possess strong business acumen and strong commercial sense
• Demonstrated business partnering skills and good teamwork
• Experienced in developing and managing policies for risk related to commodity trading including price, forex, counter party and credit risk