Overview
We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer – we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.
Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.
About your role:
We are looking for a Market Risk Analyst to join our Group Financial Risk team! As a Market Risk Analyst within Centrica’s Group Financial Risk team, you’ll play a pivotal role in identifying, analysing, and communicating Group-level Market and Credit Risk exposures arising from our activities in commodity markets. Collaborating across all areas of the business, you’ll use Group-level risk models to assess portfolio-level risks and deliver insights that inform C-suite decision-making.
You’ll apply your market expertise to support modelling, review new transaction types, and provide ad hoc risk support to Business Units without dedicated Financial Risk functions.
Responsibilities of the role:
Reporting to the Head of Group Financial Risk, you’ll ensure financial risks across the Group are effectively measured, monitored, and managed. Your responsibilities include:
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Designing, maintaining, and operating Group-level risk models and methodologies.
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Building strong relationships with Business Unit Risk teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.
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Reviewing and enhancing market risk models and applications across the Group.
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Preparing consolidated financial risk reports for senior leadership, combining Group and Business Unit insights.
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Monitoring compliance with Group-level risk limits across market, liquidity, and credit domains.
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Supporting senior management’s understanding of financial risk exposures.
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Identifying process improvement opportunities aligned with Centrica’s finance transformation agenda.
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Regularly reviewing and updating Group risk policies to reflect business growth.
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Facilitating parental company guarantees for Centrica businesses.
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Providing financial risk expertise to non-trading business units.
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Contributing to the digitisation of risk processes.
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Applying commodity market knowledge to develop stress testing scenarios.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
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Experience in commodity price risk management, preferably within the energy sector.
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Strong grasp of risk management techniques (e.g. VaR, stress testing, option theory).
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Proficiency in Microsoft tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Query).
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A degree in an analytical or quantitative discipline.
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Knowledge of financial risk governance, reporting, and controls.
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Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
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Ability to navigate and analyse complex business structures.
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Highly organised, hands-on, and detail-oriented.
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Capable of producing high-quality work with minimal supervision.
