Senior Risk Controls and Governance Analyst
About the role
Company Description
MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi‑commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets.
The Group is represented in 24 countries: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, North Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey and Ukraine.
MET is present in 33 national energy markets and 51 international trading hubs. The Group has a significant end‑consumer presence in Belgium, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, and The Netherlands.
The company has 1400+ permanent staff. The company is owned 90% by MET employees and 10% by Keppel Infrastructure, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Corporation .
Listed on the Singapore Exchange
Job Description
We are looking for a senior, hands-on professional to help strengthen and evolve our control framework within a fast-paced energy trading environment. This is a high-impact role where you will partner across the business to ensure controls are robust, practical, and fit for purpose—while supporting commercial agility.
You will work closely with Front Office, Risk, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Senior Management, acting as a trusted advisor and independent voice to enhance governance, risk awareness, and overall control effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Design, enhance, and implement a robust yet pragmatic control framework tailored to an energy trading business
Identify control gaps, assess risks, and drive practical, sustainable improvements through to completion
Partner with trading desks and support functions to understand workflows, risks, and key control points
Lead investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Strengthen governance, escalation practices, and overall risk awareness across the organization
Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders
Drive key strategic initiatives independently, with full ownership and accountability
Balance strategic thinking with hands-on involvement in day-to-day operational matters
Challenge constructively and facilitate difficult conversations to ensure the right outcomes
Qualifications
Proven experience in energy trading, commodities or wholesale environments
Strong understanding of trading desk operations and key associated risks
Demonstrated experience in controls, governance, risk management or internal audit roles in the energy space
Comfortable operating at senior levels and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence constructively
Strong analytical skills with experience in issue investigation and root-cause analysis
Able to balance commercial realities with the need for strong controls
Ability to lead projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives independently
Fluent English
Additional Information
A high-impact role with significant visibility and influence across the business
The opportunity to shape and strengthen the control environment in a dynamic trading organization
A collaborative environment where your expertise and judgement are valued
Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
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