Risk Analyst Business Engineering

RWE Supply & Trading Americas, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent About The Role

Are you energised by the idea of driving smart transformation at the heart of global energy trading? Join our highly skilled, cross-locational Risk Analyst Business Engineering team, where you’ll make a real impact by empowering Risk and Front Office to operate at their best. Dive into the fast-moving worlds of electricity and gas and help steer RWE’s ambitious market journey forward.

You'll become a sought-after subject matter expert, shaping new processes, and delivering best-in-class training as we adapt to the rapidly evolving trading landscape. This is your opportunity to develop deep knowledge in a global core system (Endur), work closely with diverse colleagues, and be at the centre of shaping new market entries and business models.

- Design, implement and maintain changes to Endur supporting the New Business Approval Process (NBAP)

- Tackle complex trade and price-curve modelling in Endur, including managing market data processes

- Operate and enhance trade capture and market data processes - both day-to-day and at a strategic level (e.g., developing deal templates, Nexus volume uploads)

- Respond to queries from Risk, Front Office and Back Office on trade capture and valuation, including stress testing and Value-at-Risk calculations

- Deliver engaging training to ensure alignment and adoption of agreed new processes within the business

- Champion continuous improvement and standardisation, always striving to make things work better across teams

Job Requirements And Experience

- A university degree in a numerate discipline such as Economics, Mathematics, Science, or equivalent

- Solid understanding of market risk, with a talent for analysing and solving complex challenges

- Familiarity with commodity trading and exposure to full trade lifecycle processes for both physical and financial instruments across electricity, gas, LNG, and RECs certificates

- Confident communicator, able to translate technical concepts for both specialist and non-specialist audiences

- Excellent organisational skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities with attention to detail

- Adept at building constructive working relationships in a collaborative, international environment

- Technical proficiency with OpenLink Endur, Oracle SQL, and Microsoft Excel

- High level of self-motivation with ability to quickly pick up new systems, tasks, and ways of working

Advantageous, But Not Essential

- Broader understanding of commodity trading (across Power, PPAs, Green Certificates, EUA, Metal, Weather, IR, FX, and Cross Commodities) and knowledge of global market nuances

- Good grasp of value-at-risk, option valuation theory, options “Greeks”, and stress testing methodologies

What we value most is someone who continuously demonstrates courage, thrives to create impact and seeks to build trusting, collaborative relationships. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills listed above we would still like to hear from you.

Further 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.

We want to ensure your time with us is fulfilling and rewarding. We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being as well as your personal and professional growth. Here’s what you can look forward to:

- Become part of a diverse, global team with broad exposure to the entire energy trading value chain

- Collaborative, diverse environment focused on innovation and teamwork

- Competitive base salary and attractive benefits package (including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k match)

- Commuter reimbursement and flexible work schedule for excellent work/life balance

- Access to continued learning, mentorship, and opportunities to shape the systems driving the world’s energy transition

- Salary range: $ 115,000 – 150,000

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Any questions?

Lisa Koenen, lisa.koenen@rwe.com

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. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,200 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and markets the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.