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Head of Risk Management & Control

Mission
Pivotal role within commodity trading activities, with a broader view across all commodities (Oil, Natural Gas, and Power), the Head of Risk Management & Control will be responsible for managing the Commodity Risk, Counterparty & Credit Risk, and Reporting & Trade Control teams. Acting as a first line of defense, this leadership position is instrumental in safeguarding our trading operations while promoting growth and profitability.

What you'll do
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Commodity Risk, Counterparty and Credit Risk, and Reporting & Trade Control teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Develop and enhance risk management procedures and methodologies in alignment with company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Regularly monitor and assess the market, credit, and counterparty risks associated with commodity trading positions. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize risk-return profiles.
• Produce clear reporting to senior management and the board to inform clear decision making in relation to risk within trading activities.
• Oversee the trade control process to ensure accurate trade capture, trade matching, and settlement processes. Collaborate with front-office and operations teams to resolve trade discrepancies.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop team members, fostering their professional growth and ensuring their competence in risk management and control.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to strengthen the overall risk management and control framework.
• Work cross-functionally with teams in other jurisdictions and time zones to create a cohesive global risk management framework, sharing best practices and ensuring consistency in risk assessment and mitigation efforts across the business.

What you'll need
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Relevant experience within a commodity trading company, preferably in Product Control, Market Risk, or Business Review roles.
• GARP certification - FRM (preferential)
• Knowledge of ETRM systems (preferential)
• In-depth knowledge of commodity trading markets, including an understanding of market risk, credit risk, and counterparty risk as well as front-to-back business processes and controls.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience in leadership and people management, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese, both verbally and in writing.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
At Galp, we have the ambition to be a Human-Centered Company, and for that, we acknowledge our responsibility to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by having a genuine mindset, lived in our day-to-day, in all our processes. We believe that everyone should be celebrated and valued for who they are: not only for their potential but also for their distinctive characteristics.

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Head of Risk Management & Control