Risk Analyst (d/f/m) Business Engineering

RWE AG; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking a Risk Analyst to join its team in the UK. This role involves analyzing market risks and working with various stakeholders to support trading activities across commodities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and experience with risk analysis and commodity trading. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Flexible company benefits

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of market risk and complex problem analysis.
• Familiarity with commodity trading lifecycle covering multiple commodities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain changes in Endur for New Business Approval.
• Model trades and price curves including market data processing.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders across departments.

Skills

Market risk analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

University degree in Economics, Mathematics, or Science

Tools

OpenLink Endur

Oracle SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Risk Analyst (d/f/m) Business Engineering

Location(s): Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB; London, City of London, GB, EC2R 8HP; Essen, NW, DE, 45141

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

Business Engineering (MFR-E) is a function within Risk. Our goal is to enable Front Office and Risk teams to gain quantitative insights into commercial activities across the global RWEST landscape. We also support entry into new markets and play a key role in the development and implementation of new products.

Business Engineering is the business owner of Endur and ROCK and is responsible for implementing new products, driving standardisation through robust controls, and offering expert advice and hands-on support to the business.

Our work provides exposure to all areas of the organisation, and we are recognised as trusted and collaborative partners.

The Solid Fuels, Gas and Oil Commodity Team specifically works with a broad range of commodities, including Time Charter, Coal, Biomass, Freight, Gas, LNG and Oil and supports complex deal modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain required changes to Endur within the New Business Approval Process (NBAP)
• Trade and price-curve modelling in Endur including market data process
• Operate and further develop trade capture and market data processes – both in day-to-day operations and strategically (e.g. holding instruments, deal template creation and adaptation, Nexus volume uploads)
• Handle queries from Risk, Front Office and Back Office regarding trade capture and valuation, including stress testing and Value at Risk calculations
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Business Engineering, including Front Office, Back Office, Risk and IT

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant numerate discipline, e.g. Economic, Mathematics, Science or equivalent
• Solid understanding of market risk and the ability to analyse and solve complex problems
• Familiarity with commodity trading and the full trade lifecycle, including physical and financial instruments across a broad range of commodities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical topics to a variety of stakeholders
• Well-organised, with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks
• Skilled in building and maintaining effective working relationships across teams
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems and tools, especially OpenLink Endur, Oracle SQL and Microsoft Excel
• High level of self-motivation and a willingness to quickly learn new systems and tasks
• Knowledge of Gas, LNG, Oil and Solid Fuels products

Advantageous, but not a must

• Experience in Project Management
• What we value most is passion, willingness to learn and a determined and resilient work ethic. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills above we would still like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Work in a highly skilled, motivated and cross-locational team with strong collaboration across Risk, Front Office and Business Engineering
• Play a key role in enabling Front Office and Risk to gain quantitative insights and enter new markets
• Take ownership of implemented products and act as the first point of contact for key support functions
• Become a subject matter expert by driving standardisation and continuously improving processes
• Gain exposure to all areas of the business, from economic modelling to technical implementation, and work at the interface between trading, risk and IT
• Enjoy a competitive salary and annual bonus, plus a wide range of flexible company benefits

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Any questions? Contact HR: Vince Manning, [e-mail]

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit around 2,200-strong team’s drawn from over 90 countries, and operates Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floor – trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants’ dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there’s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you'll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.