Senior Risk Manager (m/f/d)
We're hiring on behalf of a leading energy trading firm looking for a strategic and analytical Senior Risk Manager. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of trading, finance, and technology driving innovation in risk assessment and decision-making.
Your Responsibilities
- Conduct credit assessments for a diverse portfolio of national and international counterparties.
- Analyze and manage exposures related to trading activities, ensuring alignment with internal risk appetite.
- Support liquidity management processes, including margining, clearing, and forecasting of cash flow risks.
- Enhance and automate risk tools and reporting systems using Power BI and Python, contributing to digital transformation.
- Collaborate on strategic initiatives such as contract redesigns, portfolio optimization, and process improvements.
- Refine model logic and assumptions, including interest rate components, margin costs, and risk premiums.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of credit risk policies and frameworks.
- Work closely with front office, controlling, corporate functions, and sales units to ensure integrated risk management.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and provide insights that influence trading and financial strategies.
Your Profile
- Degree in economics, industrial engineering, mathematics, physics, business informatics, or a related field.
- Several years of experience in credit, liquidity, or financial risk management, preferably in energy or trading sectors.
- Strong analytical skills and a structured, independent working style.
- Solid understanding of financial statements and credit analysis.
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, Python).
- Familiarity with trading contracts and mechanisms such as EFET, margining, and clearing.
- Fluent English and German.
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