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 counte...