Commodity Trading Risk Management

Chapter Description

The main goals of the Chapter “Commodity Trading” is to provide a platform and a dedicated forum for risk professionals for exchanging ideas,  best practices and practical experiences covering the commodity trading business activities.

The chapter addresses the broad range of financial, operational, and geopolitical risks that affect the trading of physical commodities—such as oil, gas, metals, and agricultural products—as well as related derivatives. These risks can materially impact both profitability and the resilience of trading operations.

The chapter covers key risk domains, including:

  • Market and commodity price risk
  • Liquidity risk
  • Credit and counterparty risk
  • Physical and supply chain risk
  • Geopolitical, country, and sanctions risk
  • Regulatory and compliance risk (EMIR, REMIT, MAR, etc.)
  • Operational and human risk
  • IT and cyber risk
  • Model risk
  • International trade fraud risk
  • ESG-related risk

Team

Dr. Gustavo Wolf

Chapter Co-Chair

Louis Dreyfus Company

Global Head of Market Risk

Patricia Ulrich Garcia Cid

Chapter Co-Chair

ZEN-NOH Group

Global Credit Head

Penelope Lepeudry

Chapter Advisor

Alvarez & Marsal Geneva

Managing Director

Ella Versteegh

Chapter Advisor

EY

Manager, Financial Services - Risk Consulting

Risk Chapters

The SRA is organized into chapters, each focused on a specific area of risk management. Chapters were created to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within more specialized fields.

Each chapter provides a platform for members to discuss current challenges, exchange ideas, and share best practices in a smaller, focused setting. Chapter events are led by experienced professionals who deliver presentations, facilitate discussions, and offer insights into emerging trends and practical solutions.

Participation in chapter events, as well as access to past presentations, is exclusively available to SRA members.

Enjoy the benefits

  • Keep yourself up-to-date
  • Discuss recent developments
  • Test some of your ideas
  • Agree on best practice
  • Help setting standards
  • Network with risk professionals

Membership