Portfolio Manager Southern Europe d/f/m

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

The Commodity Solutions, South-Europe team is developing a portfolio of PPA contracts with upstream and downstream customers, largely independent from current asset hedging activities. As Portfolio Manager within the team you will hold the main responsibility of pricing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for renewables assets as well as for C&I customers initially in Italy, Spain and France. You will be also responsible for hedging the portfolio of contracts by actively trading and optimising the resulting portfolio of commodities.
Over time, customers may require the pricing of other commodities, for which you will be responsible as well. 
Using existing resources, tools and data, you will need to develop and implement pricing fundamentals for PPAs hedging contracts.
To support your findings, you will use statistical analysis of key factors influencing the commercial result of our renewable and industrial customers portfolio.
The role can be based in Italy (Rome or Milan), Germany (Essen), England (London), France (Paris) or Denmark (Copenhagen) and reports into the Head Commodity Solutions & Origination South-Europe.

About the role

• Lead the process of developing a Risk Management framework for the long-term risk capital backed portfolio, in cooperation with the RWEST and RWE AG risk management teams, and develop relevant metrics, reports and governance processes around the portfolio
• Establish an operational set-up, that allows Originators to identify risks and opportunities in the portfolio, and cooperate with the Originators in designing and structuring transactions in order to create the best portfolio fit of new contracts
• Identify longer term market trends and engage with the Originators in designing deals that allows the department to create value out of market opportunities within a clearly defined risk governance framework
• Identify economically viable opportunities and facilitate deals together with group functions & stakeholders to create value and/or mitigate risks within RWE`s portfolio of development projects, existing assets and contracts / market exposures
• Execute deal orders as needed in order to mitigate portfolio risks
• Contribute to book P&L and long-term revenue optimization 
• Participate as needed in the wider RWE strategic work, and ensure the views and objectives of RWEST and Customer Solutions are heard and understood
• Contribute to an efficient team work and a result-driven and positive culture within the team and the wider group

Job requirements and experience

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. finance, econometrics)
• At least 10 years of experience within Risk Management and/or Trading of energy/electricity
• A driven personality to establish relationships and internal networks
• Ability to interact and influence strategic and risk management processes
• Developed a financial evaluation and commercial awareness mindset
• The ability to adapt/modify commercial strategy and tactics to mitigate risks in response to changes in the complex and dynamic regulatory environment
• Ability to participate and contribute in interdisciplinary project teams
• Strong numerical skills; knowledge of Python, Matlab or VBA is a plus.
• Excellent English skills are essential 

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. 

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.

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 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:

• Join a diverse and multicultural team in a highly dynamic and rapidly growing business
• Work together with highly-skilled energy market experts in one of Europe’s largest trading houses
• Foster your personal career development in a supportive environment and build up a broad network at all levels within the RWE Group
• Benefit from competitive remuneration scheme 
   

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Any questions? Lisa Beyer (Recruiting), T: +49 152 57902517

We look forward to meeting you!

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RWE Supply & Trading is the interface between RWE and the energy markets around the world. Around 2,000 employees from over 70 different countries trade electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. The trading entity also ensures the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant dispatch and markets electricity from RWE