Head of Market Risk - Agricommodities Trading

Location: Singapore (West) Work Arrangement: Full-Time Job Summary: An established global agricultural commodities trading and processing group is looking for a Head of Market Risk to lead and elevate its enterprise market risk management function. In this pivotal leadership position, you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and overseeing an end-to-end market risk strategy across global trading desks. Working closely with commercial units and executive leadership, you will convert market volatility into a strategic advantage while maintaining robust risk controls. This role reports directly to the Head of Risk Management, with high-level exposure to senior executive leadership and the Board. Responsibilities: • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of enterprise-wide market risk policies, exposure limits, and control frameworks across all trading activities. • Establish and execute a systematic program to identify, quantify, evaluate, and mitigate market risk exposures across physical and financial trading operations. • Deliver regular, actionable risk insights and strategic reporting to governance committees and senior leadership regarding major exposures and mitigation strategies. • Partner actively with trading desks and commercial leaders to embed risk-aware decision-making into core commercial strategies, deal structures, and operational processes. • Ensure trading operations adhere strictly to internal risk mandates, regulatory obligations, and contractual risk requirements. • Foster a proactive, risk-aware culture across the organization, offering expert direction on market risk parameters, stress testing, and portfolio sensitivity. Requirements: • Minimum 10–15 years of hands-on market risk management experience within the global agricultural commodities sector (e.g., edible oils, palm oil, softs, grains, or bulk agris). • Deep technical proficiency in derivative markets, futures, options, hedging mechanisms, and physical/financial portfolio risk dynamics. • Degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Risk Management, or a related quantitative discipline. • Proven track record of leading functions and influencing multidisciplinary stakeholders across trading, finance, and executive management. • Exceptional analytical capabilities with the judgment to translate complex risk metrics into practical business outcomes in fast-paced trading environments. We sincerely appreciate all applicants for taking the time to apply; please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.