Senior Market Risk Analyst (f/m/d)

Axpo Group; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company based in Poland is seeking a Senior Market Risk Analyst to analyze daily P&L and monitor market risk metrics. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in energy or financial services, excellent Excel skills, and programming capabilities. This role offers flexible working hours, a comprehensive medical care package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Development opportunities in an international company

Progressive medical care package

Co-financing of the Multisport card

Foreign language classes

Flexible working hours

Modern office in the city centre

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in market risk within energy, commodities, or financial services.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyse daily P&L and attribute drivers.
• Monitor and enhance market risk metrics.
• Identify emerging risks and communicate effectively.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Strong experience working in an ETRM environment

Excellent Excel skills

Programming capability (e.g., Python, R)

Root-cause analysis skills

Fluency in Polish

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, or a related field

CFA/FRM (or progress toward them)

Job description

Axpo is driven by a single goal – delivering a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions. It is the largest producer of renewable energy in Switzerland and an international leader in energy trading, as well as offtake of solar and wind power. While using state-of-the-art technology, Axpo introduces innovations to meet the changing needs of its customers in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Axpo has been operating in the Polish market for over 20 years now. It employs about 270 people and is one of the largest independent offtakers of green energy. Customers in Poland benefit from tailor‑made offers for the purchase and supply of energy and gas based on structured and long‑term contracts. Axpo Polska also provides services to more than 25,000 companies from the small and medium‑sized enterprises segment and, since April 2020, it has only been offering energy with a certified origin from renewable energy sources. While supporting energy transition in Poland, the Company also implements large‑scale photovoltaic projects.

Senior Market Risk Analyst

Your responsibilities:

• Analyse daily P&L and clearly attribute drivers (price/curve moves, volatility shifts, basis effects, new trades, reserves, model impacts).
• Monitor, challenge, and enhance market risk metrics (Greeks, VaR, stress tests, scenarios) and ensure alignment with the firm’s risk appetite and methodology.
• Identify emerging risks and early‑warning signals; recommend mitigation actions and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.
• Review and improve core risk processes (P&L explain, reserves, limit monitoring, exceptions).
• Collaborate closely with Front Office, Operations, Mid Office, ETRM/Back Office, Quants, and Finance to resolve issues and improve data quality and transparency.

Our requirements:

• Degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; CFA/FRM (or progress toward them) is an advantage.
• Strong experience working in an ETRM environment.
• Excellent Excel skills plus programming capability (e.g., Python, R).
• 5–8 years of experience in market risk within energy, commodities, or financial services.
• Strategic mindset: connects market risk insights to commercial decisions and prioritises high‑impact topics.
• Strong ownership: drives P&L explain and remediation end‑to‑end, coordinating actions across teams and ensuring closure.
• Continuous‑improvement orientation: identifies gaps, proposes pragmatic solutions, and leads standardisation/automation efforts.
• Robust root‑cause analysis skills across data, models, systems, and processes.
• High curiosity and problem‑solving ability; challenges assumptions and learns quickly.
• Reliable execution: delivers on commitments, escalates proactively, and closes the loop.
• Clear, concise communication of technical topics to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and uncompromising on integrity.
• Fluency in Polish and English.

What we offer:

• Development in an international company that is shaping the face of the energy market.
• A progressive medical care package that takes care of your health and well‑being.
• Co‑financing of the Multisport card, enabling the use of various forms of physical activity.
• Foreign language classes during working hours.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work in hybrid mode.
• An office with a beautiful view, located in the city centre.
• A motivated team, ready to guide you through your daily challenges.