Head Of Risk – Commodities Trading House

The Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to join a leading commodities trading house. This is a strategic leadership role requiring deep expertise in commodity markets, market and credit risk management, operational risk, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Responsibilities Market & Trading Risk Oversee market risk management across physical and derivative commodity trading activities. Monitor trading exposures, Value-at-Risk (VaR), stress testing, scenario analysis, and position limits. Challenge trading strategies and ensure adherence to approved risk limits. Evaluate and manage risks arising from price volatility, basis risk, liquidity risk, and concentration exposures. Credit & Counterparty Risk Develop and maintain robust counterparty credit assessment frameworks. Approve credit limits and monitor counterparty exposures. Assess country, sovereign, and geopolitical risks impacting trading activities. Oversee collateral management, guarantees, and credit mitigation strategies. Operational & Enterprise Risk Identify and assess operational risks across trading operations, logistics, supply chain, settlements, and technology. Lead business continuity planning and crisis management initiatives. Oversee incident management, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts. Ensure effective internal controls and risk monitoring processes are maintained. Requirements Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within commodities trading / energy trading, or related financial markets Proven leadership experience in a senior risk management role, preferably as CRO, Head of Risk, or equivalent. Strong understanding of physical and derivatives trading across energy, metals, agricultural commodities, or bulk commodities. Deep expertise in market, credit, liquidity, operational, and enterprise risk management. Strong knowledge of risk measurement methodologies including VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis. Familiarity with commodity trading and risk management (CTRM) systems. WT EA Personnel No R1985201 BeathChapman Pte Ltd Licence No 16S8112