Senior Market Risk Analyst - Energy Markets (f/m/d)

at  EON

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH | Permanent | Full time; Part time
E.ON Energy Markets GmbH is a subsidiary of the E.ON Group based in Essen. Our main purpose is to coordinate access to trading markets for our regional business units, to bundle the associated chances and risks plus to provide innovative services. Our core competencies include portfolio strategies, risk management and data processing. With activities in various European countries, we shape the future of energy.
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QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in a quantitative/financial/information technology or risk management discipline.
• Good working knowledge of VaR, option theory, econometrics.
• Solid knowledge of financial instruments (Futures, Swaps, Forwards, Options) and their valuation.
• Excellent understanding of commodity markets (power, gas, certificates) and underlying energy economics.
• Proficient with SQL and Python based data modelling and data engineering ideally using Cloud technologies and a keen interest to practically work with further integrating, automating and expanding our reporting setup.
• Experience with renewable energies, flexibilities or short-term optimization would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, accurate and attention to detail.
• Relevant experience in risk management or trading within a fintec, investment bank, hedge fund, consulting, or energy (trading) company.
• Proactive, good communicator and team player
• Enthusiastic and agile approach to work with a drive to learn and make continuous improvements.
• Languages: English, German would be advantageous.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Contract type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Working time: Full time; Part time
Company: E.ON Energy Markets GmbH
Location: Essen
Function area: Energy Management; Trading

• Liaise with E.ON Energy Market (EEM) traders, originators and sales staff to understand and challenge proposed hedging strategies and commodity contracts.
• Monitor the PnL and risk metrics of EEM’s portfolio. Report to the management performance and compliance with the policy.
• Review new products or transactions to identify and quantify their risks (e.g. options, Financial Transmission Rights, PPAs, gas storages, batteries, etc.).
• Develop reporting tools and automate risk monitoring processes.
• Review the application of risk metrics in the Regional Units (RUs) with the aim to ensure alignment in definition and application.
• Quantify portfolio effects and correlations between RUs and between different risk types.
• Facilitate best practice transfer between RUs.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance quantitative risk models to assess and price market risks for our energy trading and customer portfolios.
• Monitor the performance of risk models and suggest improvements based on new research and industry trends.
• Prepare and deliver ad-hoc analysis, reports and presentations for stakeholders and E.ON SE committees (Market Committee, Risk Committee)
• Interface with various central and unit stakeholders: EEM’s Front Office, Controlling, Accounting, Regional Risk functions, etc.