Vice President, Valuation Control, Energy & Commodities

The Company is seeking a Vice President for Valuation Risk and Control in the Energy and Commodities sector. The successful candidate will be a key player in the expansion of a developing trading platform, providing independent oversight and challenge across valuation methodologies, market data, pricing models, and valuation controls. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity of the valuation process and involves close collaboration with front office, finance, model risk, and technology stakeholders. The VP will also have the opportunity to influence valuation frameworks, governance standards, and new business initiatives in a high-profile trading environment. Candidates for this role should have a strong background in commodities valuation control, valuation risk, independent valuation, product control, or a related discipline. Detailed knowledge of commodity markets and valuation methodologies is essential, as is experience in challenging valuation assumptions, market data, and pricing approaches. The role requires a commercial understanding of energy and commodities markets, with experience in areas such as oil, gas, power, emissions, metals, or other commodity products being advantageous. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage confidently with senior business leaders are also key attributes for the ideal candidate.