Risk Manager — Trading & Commercial (f/m/x)

suena; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Urban Sports Club

Flexible hours

Equity options

Job summary

suena energy is seeking a Risk Manager to own daily exposure and limit monitoring across day-ahead, intraday and balancing markets for battery storage and renewables trading. You will shape risk rules, monitor counterparties, and lead model development to scale risk controls with the growing trading book.

Fluent English required; German a plus for internal comms. The role offers hybrid work, strong collaboration, and a focus on risk policy and performance reporting in a fast-paced green tech

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a quantitative field
• Experience in wholesale power markets (day-ahead, intraday)
• Knowledge of balancing/ancillary services and renewables trading is a plus
• Solid grounding in market and counterparty/credit risk management: VaR, stress testing, P&L attribution
• Comfortable with SQL and/or Python; Excel/BI reporting strong

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report risk exposure of suena's trading portfolio across markets
• Track key risk metrics, enforce limits, escalate breaches to CEO when material
• Set risk-adjusted guardrails for trading positions and third-party contracts
• Monitor counterparty, exchange, broker, and partner exposure; focus on longer-term deals
• Develop/refine risk models and methodologies (VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis)
• Contribute to risk policy and limit-setting frameworks for new markets/products
• Produce weekly and monthly risk reporting; lead quarterly reviews
• Collaborate with trading, technology, finance, and asset operations

Skills

Wholesale power markets

VaR & risk management

SQL

Python

Excel/BI reporting

Regulatory frameworks

Autonomy

Education

Finance/Economics/Engineering/Quant field degree

Tools

ETRM systems

SQL

Python

Job description

Intro

Are you excited about building the risk function behind a fast-growing battery and renewables trading book? Our portfolio across day-ahead, intraday and balancing markets is scaling quickly, and it needs someone whose job is to look at it purely through a risk lens. Join suena energy as Risk Manager (f/m/x) and be that independent voice. You’ll own daily exposure and limit monitoring, and you’ll set the risk-adjusted pricing floors that decide which risks Trading and Commercial take on and which they leave alone.

suena energy is a green tech startup specializing in algorithmic energy trading for energy storage systems and renewables.

Our vision: a world where clean energy is used reliably, economically, and intelligently - and where we actively accelerate the energy transition by enabling batteries and renewables to power our grids. With our AI-based optimization and trading software, we maximize the value and market participation of large-scale energy storage and renewable assets in short-term electricity and balancing markets - while minimizing risk for operators.

We’re a 50+ person team that’s fast-paced by nature, but the kind of place where people actually look out for each other. Following our successful Series A, we’re investing in expanding our team – and as our trading book grows, we’re excited to bring someone on board who makes sure it grows safely.

This role is for you if…

• You want to work at the intersection of quantitative markets and real capital at risk — battery storage and renewables trading portfolios
• You're comfortable in fast-moving, short-term power markets: day-ahead, intraday, and balancing/ancillary services (FCR/aFRR/mFRR)
• You think in limits, scenarios, and profit-and-loss attribution rather than gut feel
• You're ready for real ownership: monitoring and escalating risk day-to-day, and shaping how the risk framework scales as the business grows (including the pricing rules that trading and sales teams must operate within)
• You value flexibility and team spirit (hybrid work, honest feedback, collaborative environment)
• Fluent in English; German is a plus for internal and contract-level communication

Your mission

• Monitor and report the risk exposure of suena's battery storage and renewables trading portfolio across day-ahead, intraday, and balancing/ancillary markets
• Track key risk metrics (Value-at-Risk, position limits, profit-and-loss attribution), enforce risk limits, and elevate breaches — to the Head of Operations day-to-day, directly to the CEO where material
• Set the risk-adjusted guardrails (minimum pricing) for both trading positions and the management-fee contracts suena signs with third-party asset owners
• Monitor exposure to trading counterparties, exchanges, clearing brokers, and contract partners, particularly on longer-term deals (power purchase agreements, revenue-floor guarantees, tolling agreements)
• Develop and refine risk models and methodologies (Value-at-Risk, stress testing, scenario analysis) as the trading portfolio grows
• Contribute to risk policy and limit-setting frameworks, and support the risk assessment of new markets, products, or clients suena considers entering
• Produce weekly and monthly risk reporting (exposure, VaR, breaches, counterparty risk), and lead a quarterly review
• Partner closely with the trading/technology team, finance, and asset operations

Your profile

• Degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a quantitative field (maths/statistics)
• Experience in wholesale power markets (day-ahead, intraday auction/continuous trading);
• Knowledge of balancing/ancillary services and prior exposure to battery storage or renewables trading are a strong plus
• Solid grounding in market and counterparty/credit risk management: VaR and stress-testing methodologies, profit-and-loss attribution, limit monitoring
• Comfortable with SQL and/or Python; experience with energy trading & risk management (ETRM) systems is a plus; strong in Excel/BI reporting
• Awareness of regulatory frameworks relevant to energy trading
• Comfortable operating with real day-to-day autonomy, while knowing when to elevate to senior management or a future risk committee

Why us?

• Shape the Future: Contribute to the energy transition by working on sustainable energy solutions in a growing market environment.
• Connecting & Co-Creating: Strategy off-sites and onsite weeks for real collaboration and shared ideas.
• Work Your Way: Home office and flexible hours – you know what works best for you and your team.
• Team Spirit: Yoga, shared lunches, after-work fun – we support each other and keep the vibe strong, even when it’s busy. Barista, DJ, guitarist included – we can’t wait to discover your hidden talent!
• Fair & Transparent: Clear structures, democratic decisions, and a feedback culture where your voice counts.
• Body & Mind: Urban Sports Club membership, wellbeing check-ins, and mental health support – your energy matters.
• New Office Vibes: 10th-floor office with rooftop terrace, canteen, great views, ergonomic desks, hardware of your choice, and pet-friendly!
• Sustainable Extras: Deutschlandticket, FutureBens, and more – supporting your mobility and future.

About us

suena energy is a green tech startup specializing in algorithmic energy trading for energy storage systems and renewables.

Our vision: a world where clean energy is used reliably, economically, and intelligently—and where we actively accelerate the energy transition by enabling batteries and renewables to power our grids. With our AI-based optimization and trading software, we maximize the value and market participation of large-scale energy storage and renewable assets in short-term electricity and balancing markets—while minimizing risk for operators.

We're a 50+ person team that's fast-paced by nature, but the kind of place where people actually look out for each other. Following our successful Series A, we’re on a strong growth trajectory and continue to expand—impacting the future of energy together every day. At suena, you’ll find the freedom to shape your work, bring your ideas to life, and help accelerate the energy transition as part of a passionate, cross-functional team.

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suena energy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and reject any form of discrimination. It is important to us to create an inclusive environment for all our team members. We want to particularly emphasize that our call for applicants is addressed to all genders. We welcome applications from people with disabilities.