Hybrid Senior Manager, Commodity Risk Management

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About the role

  • Strategic Senior Manager leading commodity risk management for WM Renewable Energy business. Driving risk frameworks and advising leadership on risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the strategic direction for risk frameworks, systems, and reporting
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing risk control team
  • Align commodity risk practices with enterprise-wide risk frameworks
  • Propose valuable improvements to existing models or methodologies for evaluating portfolio risks
  • Champion the adoption of analytics, automation, and digital tools
  • Lead cross-functional risk initiatives, partnering with Trading, Procurement, Treasury, and Corporate ERM
  • Monitor daily market, credit, and operational risks across commodity portfolios
  • Create actionable dashboards and reporting packages
  • Deliver regular risk insights and reports to the Senior Director of Finance, Risk Committee, and cross-functional leadership
  • Partner with front office teams to develop effective hedging strategies
  • Support pricing model updates, incorporating new trades or market shifts

Requirements

  • 8–12 years of experience in commodity risk management within the energy industry (power, gas, oil, or environmental products)
  • Hands-on experience implementing or managing ETRM systems and integrating risk models
  • Deep understanding of risk quantification methodologies (VaR, PFE, stress testing, margining)
  • Advanced technical skills: Python, SQL, Excel/VBA, and experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline. Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, ERP) preferred
  • Preferred: Experience in both physical and financial commodity trading or corporate procurement environments
  • Proven ability to build or scale a risk function within a trading or asset-intensive environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders
  • Familiarity with ESG and regulatory frameworks impacting commodity markets is a plus

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Company match on 401K
  • Paid Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Personal Days

Job title

Senior Manager, Commodity Risk Management

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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