Title : Commodity Risk Manager, Energy & Packagingreporting into : Brian SejersenLocation : 100VE - London Work Level: 2B / 2CAbout the Role :Manage direct and embedded energy and packaging commodity price risk as part of the commodity risk management group.Lead and own the global portfolio to:provide market analysis, fundamental and technical,run frequent price and volatility forecasting,implement hedging strategies through use of listed derivatives, OTC products, or proxy hedges in compliance with internal policies and hedge accounting principles.Key Responsibilities:Conduct fundamental research and analyze trends in energy-, packaging and related macro markets and provide market price forecasts for all materials under scope – generate insights from all known sources and communicate to the business and CRM group.Formulate and implement a strategy to address business risk exposure under all aspects of price, duration, and volatility.Show diligence in the reporting accuracy of coverage and work with Middle office and operations teams to drive for timely and accurate reports. Challenge the status quo and own your portfolio.Lead in the expansion of the portfolio and explore proxy hedging through related commodities.Partner with procurement buyers and provide guidance in the physical procurement process, supplier negotiation, and contracting.Provide training and support to internal stakeholders and management on markets and risk management strategies.Develop a strong industry network with suppliers and traders and gather intelligence from market reports.Engage business stakeholders to communicate the view of CRM and the strategy. Show curiosity to understand the business context in each market and provide relevant solutions.Key Challenges:Relaying complex information on markets, strategy, and price forecasts to key stakeholders in a simple format.Providing risk management solutions for Unilever’s diverse business needs and risk profiles.Searching for opportunities to expand the scope of CRM both in terms of tools used and scope. This will involve a commitment to a high degree of diligence and research.Professional Skills:In-depth market knowledge and experience in energy and packaging commodity markets, ideally with a focus on crude oil, refined products, and resins.Highly numerate with strong excel skills and passion for fundamental and quantitative analysis.Clear communication skills with ability to condense complex market knowledge into simple information.High achieving, independent individual with strong problem-solving skills and entrepreneurial spirit.Experience Required:University degree in Economics, Finance, EngineeringAt least 5 years’ experience in physical/financial trading, commodity research, or industry CRM.NOTESWhat We OfferNot only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. 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