Risk Analyst

RJC Group; Bremen; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A reputable energy market participant is seeking a Risk Analyst to assess risks in physical power markets and support hedging strategies. This role offers the chance to work closely with trading desks, providing regular risk reports and developing risk management methodologies. Ideal candidates will have a university degree in a relevant field, several years of experience in risk management, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with flexible working options available in Germany.

Leistungen

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working model

Long-term development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in risk management within physical power markets.
• Strong understanding of power market fundamentals and generation economics.
• Practical exposure to power plant hedging or asset-backed trading strategies.

Aufgaben

• Analyze and monitor market risk exposure related to physical power positions.
• Prepare regular risk reports for senior management and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of risk frameworks and methodologies.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Fluent English

Advanced Excel skills

Ausbildung

University degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Python

VBA

SQL

R

Jobbeschreibung

The Opportunity

Location: Germany (hybrid/remote options depending on employer)

Sector: Energy Trading / Utilities / Asset Management

Employment Type: Permanent

On behalf of our client, a well-established player in the European power market, we are currently recruiting a Risk Analyst with solid experience in physical power and asset-backed portfolios. The role sits close to trading and asset management and offers strong exposure to power plant hedging, generation risk, and structured power products.

This is an excellent opportunity for a risk professional looking to deepen their expertise in physical power markets within a commercial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor market risk exposure related to physical power positions
• Assess risks arising from power generation assets, PPAs, and hedging strategies
• Produce and maintain risk metrics such as VaR, stress tests, and scenario analyses
• Support and review hedging strategies for physical power portfolios
• Evaluate price, volume, shape, and profile risks
• Prepare regular risk reports for senior management and internal stakeholders
• Work closely with trading, origination, and quantitative teams
• Contribute to the ongoing development of risk frameworks and methodologies

Candidate Profile

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar
• Several years of experience in risk management within physical power markets
• Strong understanding of power market fundamentals and generation economics
• Practical exposure to power plant hedging or asset-backed trading strategies
• Strong analytical and quantitative skill set
• Advanced Excel skills; Python, VBA, SQL, or R are advantageous
• Ability to communicate complex risk topics clearly and pragmatically
• Fluent English required; German highly beneficial

What’s on Offer

• A permanent role with a reputable energy market participant
• Close interaction with physical assets and trading desks
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working model within Germany
• Long-term development opportunities in a growing risk function

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with your CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.