Personal Assistant (d / f / m) to the Head of Commercial Asset Management

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated Personal Assistant to support the Head of Commercial Asset Management based in Essen. Our Commercial Asset Management team brings together more than 70 energy professionals dedicated to maximizing the commercial value of RWE’s power generation and flexibility portfolio. Acting as the link between Generation, Trading, and Grid Business, the team combines deep market and regulatory expertise to optimise our asset fleet, develop new opportunities, and ensure commercial success across European energy markets. As part of this dynamic environment, your role will be key to supporting the team’s success. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Delivering a full suite of first-class personal assistant services including diary, meeting management, and overall planning of internal and external meetings, forums, workshops and events
• Planning and organizing business travel and settlement of travel expenses
• Supporting the teams in their stakeholders management and communication
• Providing support in writing and/or updating presentations, papers and documents for submission up to Board level
• Preparing documents (Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint) in German and English language to tight deadlines
• Monitoring budget control and analysis for the team, and contributing to overall cost-efficiency
• Liaising and collaborating with other Personal / Team Assistants internally and externally
• Developing and maintaining team intranet pages, Sharepoint etc.
• Supporting maintenance of Teams Communities and email distribution lists
• Ordering IT and office supplies when required
• Organisation of team events and offsites, including content to further support and grow our team spirit and culture

Job requirements and experience

• Proven track record as a personal or team assistant, ideally in an international business organisation
• A highly flexible, proactive and resourceful approach with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to work in a busy environment without constant supervision and ability to prioritize and organize work effectively, ensuring excellent attention to detail
• Strong team player with excellent planning and organisational skills, ability to work on own initiative and to proactively identify creative solutions to problems
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, SAP, or other classic administration program

Advantageous, but not essential

• German language skills
• Knowledge of the RWE Group and the business of RWEST

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.

We welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

Benefits you can rely on
We really appreciate you going the extra mile and using every ounce of energy when the heat is on. That’s why we want to make your time with us as enjoyable as possible. At RWE Supply & Trading GmbH we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a range of competitive benefits, we not only offer excellent development prospects and an attractive remuneration package, but also take care of your well-being and understand that life-work integration is essential.

Our offer includes the following perks:

• Work at the commercial heart of RWE – right for one of Europe’s largest trading floors directly shaping the energy transition
• Task oriented and hybrid working model
• Surrounded by great team of other assistance to support each other and to exchange learning and best practices
• Join a diverse and multicultural team in a highly dynamic and rapidly growing business
• State-of-the-art campus with free fitness center, child care, on-site barista & restaurants

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