About Mercuria

Mercuria is one of the world’s leading independent energy and commodity groups. Our purpose is to connect markets and to advance the energy transition. We bring markets together to support the world’s energy needs of today by trading, structuring finance, and investing into strategic assets, whilst generating over $170 billion in turnover. We are committed to advancing the transition to a more sustainable, affordable and reliable energy system for tomorrow. We are well ahead of the pledge we made in 2021 that over half of our investment capital will go into sectors that are advancing the energy transition by 2025, to contribute to global efforts to combat climate change.

As a 12-month placement student in our Risk team, you’ll be immersed in the core of our trading operations, gaining practical experience in a fast-paced commodity trading environment.

You’ll receive training in market risk analysis, position management, and P&L reporting, with exposure to both physical commodities and options trading strategies.

This placement will challenge you to develop analytical models, contribute to ad‑hoc projects and process improvements, and play a key role in enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of our Middle Office activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with experienced Risk, Middle Office, and technical teams to enhance our reporting capabilities.
• Develop and refine risk models, including VaR and Stress Tests.
• Receive comprehensive training in market analysis and risk reporting.
• Apply your strong development skills to contribute to the advancement of our risk models.
• Play a pivotal role in improving our Risk models and developing our current Risk Framework.

What You'll Gain:

• Real-world experience in mitigating and monitoring the complexities of Gas and Power risk.
• Exposure to risk reporting and the opportunity to significantly impact our Risk models.
• Mentorship from seasoned professionals in the trading industry.
• A solid foundation in market analysis and risk management.

Our expectations:

• Tech Skills: Familiarity with Python, SQL, or data visualization tools is a plus – we value your technical proficiency
• Problem solving: Your problem-solving abilities and a commercial mindset are assets we highly appreciate.
• Motivation: If you're driven, motivated, and eager to learn, you'll thrive in our environment.
• Proactive: We value proactive and autonomous individuals who are ready to take the initiative.

Take the first step towards a rewarding career. Apply now to become an integral part of our Risk Team and help shape the future of energy trading.

How to Apply

Email CV and Cover Letter to RecruitmentLDN@mercuria.com.

• Email Subject: Risk Analyst Internship –Mercuria London