Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business Hiring! Full Time Commodity Risk Manager in - Ricebowl

Overview

A leading global multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking an experienced Commodity Risk Manager to join its Asia risk management team. The role will partner closely with Portfolio Managers, Trading Teams, and Senior Risk Leadership to oversee commodity-related market risks across a broad range of strategies.

This is a highly visible position within a world-class investment platform, offering significant exposure to senior investment professionals and the opportunity to influence risk-taking decisions across a diverse commodities portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent risk oversight across commodity trading strategies, including Energy (Power, Gas, Oil, Refined Products) and Metals (Base and Precious).
• Partner directly with Portfolio Managers to evaluate portfolio construction, risk allocation, and trading activity.
• Review and challenge trading strategies, risk assumptions, and portfolio exposures.
• Monitor and analyse market, liquidity, concentration, and stress risks across portfolios.
• Conduct daily risk reviews and provide actionable risk commentary to investment teams and senior management.
• Develop and enhance risk frameworks, methodologies, and reporting tools for commodity-focused strategies.
• Collaborate with quantitative, technology, and data teams to improve risk analytics and infrastructure.
• Support new business initiatives, including onboarding of Portfolio Managers, strategy launches, and expansion into new commodity markets.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Risk Management at a hedge fund, commodity trading house or investment bank.
• Deep understanding of commodity markets products.
• Experience covering one or more commodity sectors such as energy, metals, agriculture, power, or natural gas.
• Strong knowledge of Portfolio construction, VaR methodologies, stress testing, scenario analysis, and portfolio risk management techniques.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior traders and Portfolio Managers in a fast-paced investment environment.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex trading strategies and risk profiles.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to provide effective challenge where required.
• Programming and data analysis skills (Python, SQL, or similar) are advantageous.