u/Exophus

I am currently working in a large physical commodity (crude, lpg, lng) company as a risk analyst (physical & derivatives). As my team runs lean, I cover both market & credit risk. (I was doing treasury operations for a central bank previously)

This includes basis risk, a little market analysis, supply demand modelling, forward curve constructions. For credit side it’ll be credit modelling (ratios, risk metrics), exposure monitoring & establishing credit limits.

For risk side I do PnL attributions, VaR (and CVaR), price forecasting (ARIMA mixed with geopolitical risk index), volatility forecasting (GARCH), BSM option pricing.

On top of it, I try to keep up with the news & updates on shipping routes, freight costs, interest rate etc.

Currently I am taking CFA L2 end of this year, plan to get my charter as well.

My main worry is that I do not have the “trader instinct” to be a portfolio manager or in AM firms. Is there anything I can do to make me more stand out further?

Recently I received a WhatsApp message from MKE (they stated my full name & account no. & the broker’s name) stating they’re doing an account update exercise.

They gave me a link to ask me to put my phone in & enter the OTP.

I’m not sure if this is a scam? It looks legitimate, the text & link. Just the website looks abit old but given it’s from a bank brokerage… just wondering if anyone received this?

Thank you

Mods please remove if not relevant, couldn’t find any SG motorcycle Reddit pages.

Going to take my 2A next month & considering to change (currently riding R15M). Some I have thought about is the ZX4RR, 400X, Duke 390, Breda 300 (I think).

I do enjoy the posture of R15 & was leaning towards ZX4RR, but the price is insane(25-30k), and I am not sure about its reliability, even if I trade in probably have to top up 15k+ (unless it is justifiable) I don’t really care much about FC & comfort, more of riding experience.

I am not one who put box at the back, but if I am getting any adventure bikes I will try it. Would appreciate anyone who is currently riding these bikes, thank you.

With Iran extending their blockade to Fujairah, how badly will it disrupt your trades?

Saw a posting on commodity sales as an associate based in Singapore. Would like to check if it’s more like an execution (following what client says) or trader type (making my own decisions & calls to client) of role?

I am currently in the large independent commodity upstream firm and thinking of transitioning out to FI, and maybe to other sectors in the financial market.

Would greatly appreciate if anyone in this role (any country) could shed some light. Thanks.

Is it me or do I think this entire book is 90% theory 10% calculation, especially the entire chapter on alternative investment.

How does one squeeze that much words in their brain