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.