Altagas - Trading & Risk Specialist - Calgary, Canada - AltaGas

AltaGas

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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AltaGas - Trading & Risk Specialist

As a Trading and Risk Specialist, you will use your strong analytical acumen and attention to detail to play a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and mitigating trading and financial risks.

You Will:

Monitor and analyze trading positions, exposures, and market conditions to identify potential risks
Assess credit, market, liquidity, operational, and other financial risks
Conduct stress tests and scenario analysis to assess the impact of adverse market conditions
Balance daily and monthly positions through active trading and position monitoring
Monitor the MarktoMarket of various physical and financial positions
Develop an expert understanding of global propane market fundaments
Maintain high communication levels across internal departments
Develop and maintain business processes and systems to ensure proper administration of executed contracts
Sensitivity analysis and assist in budgeting and planning process
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and policies
Collaborate with trading teams to ensure adherence to risk limits and guidelines
Manage risk controls, including stoploss orders and position limits
Stay current with relevant regulations and industry best practices
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.
Assist in regulatory filings and examinations
Utilize financial and trading data to create reports and dashboards for risk analysis
Evaluate historical trading performance and identify patterns and trends
Utilize quantitative models for risk assessment and forecasting
Provide regular risk reports to senior management and stakeholders
Communicate effectively with trading teams to convey riskrelated information
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams on riskrelated initiatives

You Have:

25 years of experience in trading and risk management, related trading, marketing, or logistics Understanding of financial markets, instruments, and trading strategies Proficiency in risk management tools and software an asset Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance an asset Strong analytical and quantitative skills Experience researching and problemsolving Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced, dynamic environment Stong MS Excel capabilities Professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) an asset Proficiency in risk management tools and software an asset Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance an asset Experience with ETRM an asset

For Canadian hires:
AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.