Working Student Risk Controlling d/f/m

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible, part time, (max. 20 hours / week) fixed term (6+ months)

The Hedging & Margin Controlling CAO CE team is situated in the controlling department at RWE Supply & Trading GmbH (RWEST). The team is responsible for the risk controlling for the Commercial Asset Optimisation Central Europe’s hedging desk and the calculation, analysis and reporting of the generation margin for the renewable as well as conventional assets of RWE. As such, the team is both, a market risk and margin controlling team. The team has a strong cross-collaboration with many teams across the entire RWE group. This provides the opportunity to gain insight into RWE’s core business.

About the role

• Actively support initiatives for continuous improvement and optimisation of cross-functional processes e.g. for the actuals, forecast and variance-analysis processes.
• Implement automated data processing steps in the team’s SQL database.
• Collaborate in the creation and implementation of analysis tools, reports and KPIs for financial data from the hedging desk and the generation margin of RWE’s assets.

Job requirements and experience

• Student preferably in the field of engineering, economics, business administration, mathematics or science (min. 4th semester) with focus on risk management, finance or related analytical topics.
• IT / Programming affinity and experience.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new tasks quickly.
• Hands-on mentality and committed working ethic.
• Strong communication skills and excellent command in spoken and written English (or German).
• Distinct social competence and ability to work in a team.

Advantageous, but not essential

• First practical experience in the energy or financial industry.
• Programming skills in SQL or similar languages e.g. Python, VBA or alike.

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.

Your benefits 
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.

Also our offer includes the following perks:

• The opportunity to gain insights into the risk controlling and hedging of generation margin of renewable and conventional assets.
• Accompany RWE in an exciting phase: In its transformation into an international power producer with a strong focus on renewable energy.
• Build a valuable network for your professional future.
• Work at the commercial heart of RWE – right on one of Europe’s largest trading floors directly shaping the energy transition.
• Task oriented and hybrid working model.
• Join a diverse and multicultural team in a highly dynamic and rapidly growing business.
• State-of-the-art campus with free fitness centre, child care, on-site barista and restaurants.

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Any questions: Contact HR: Helena Sophia Ritgens, +49 152 57904216

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. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit 2,000-strong team’s drawn from over 70 countries, and operates Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floor – trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants’ dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there’s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you'll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.