• Job Description

  Req#: 83992

  RWE Supply & Trading Americas, LLC, Chicago

  full time / part time, permanent

  Functional area: Regulation / Risk Management

  Your future plans
  RWE Supply Trading Americas Inc. ("RWESTA") is a dynamic energy trading company based in the heart of Chicago. As a wholly owned subsidiary of RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, the globally active commercial hub of international renewable energy company RWE AG, RWESTA boasts an extensive cross-commodity trading and origination mandate and access to world class energy trading infrastructure and expertise.
  The energy transition continues to disrupt regional commodity markets and with the America's being a core growth region for the RWE group, RWESTA has ambitious expansion plans and seeks highly motivated and experienced professionals to join the Chicago-based team.
  This is a unique career opportunity to play a key role in the formation of a trading and origination business in a market of strategic importance to a long established, and highly respected international energy trading company that has physical and financial energy markets in its DNA.

  Your role

  • Design, implement and test required changes to Endur also within the New Business Approval Process, i.e. design market valuation curves, deal modelling and end-to-end deal life cycle process implementation
  • Responsibility of running and expanding regular checks and processes to ensure Endur Data Accuracy and validity ( Futures Expiry & Inventory, Stress test)
  • Operational maintenance for trade capture and market data processes on a day to day basis as well as on a strategic enhancement level (i.e. futures holding instrument and deal template creation)
  • Apply and enforce the “Greenfield Design Principles” and take ownership of assigned topics
  • You will support Endur related projects that require changing or heavy building of Endur (i.e. upgrades)
  • Ensure the maintenance of EoD to improve performance
  • Assist Front Office, Risk and other stakeholders on reporting request with data stored in Endur
  • Your activities will require a consistent interface cross-functionally both within RWESTA and globally across the wider RWE organization, especially with Risk colleagues in Europe;
  • Being based in Chicago, you will be a core team member of the dynamic Chicago-based team of dedicated commercial and business support experts. You’ll report into the Head of Business Engineering Power Cross Commodity in Europe, thus being part of the global Risk team whilst being the key point of contact for the business at RWESTA and key contributor to our expansion efforts.

  
  Your powerful skills

  • Bachelors or Master’s degree in physics, math, economics, etc.
  • Strong understanding of commodity trading: trading lifecycle for physical and/or financial trading instruments on a broad range of commodities and products (PWR, Green Certificates RECs, EUA, Metal, Weather, IR, FX and Cross Commodities), here with focus on the US Power and Certificates Markets;
  • Good understanding of Value-at-Risk, option valuation theory, Options “Greeks”, and stress testing concepts;
  • Good knowledge in Open Link Endur, MS Office/Excel/Access; also preferable SQL and Report Builder;
  • Evidence of strong structured approaches to tackling issues and tasks; strong evidence of good attention to detail in delivery, ability to quality-control own work and daily output;
  • Exceptional communication skills and proven collaborative, relationship management skills; preferably also project management experience;
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight; accomplish tasks against deadlines and confirmed timelines;
  • Ability to understand business requirements and translate them to actionable tasks and initiatives;
  • You are excited to work in a role requiring daily in-person collaboration with your colleagues on our state-of-the-art trading floor in central Chicago with a willingness of infrequently travel to other US RWE offices.
  • 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 RWESTA, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

  Our offer

  • We offer an environment where working is meaningful, respected and supported. There are also a few things more that you will experience:
  • RWE Supply & Trading is a leading European energy trading company and top tier global employer. Our incredibly diverse and dedicated team of experts has been representing the RWE Group on the global wholesale markets for energy and energy-related raw materials and services for more than 20 years. Building on the continuous evolution of our European trading footprint, and the successful expansion of our local trading presence in the APAC region, we now have a strong confidence and commitment to succeed with our growth plans in North America;
  • We offer competitive terms of employment, excellent benefits, and an open and collaborative work environment.

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  Apply now with just a few clicks: ad code 83992

  Any questions? Patrycja Bartela, patrycja.bartela@rwe.com (Recruiting)

  We look forward to meeting you!

  We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters

• About the company

  RWE AG is a German multinational energy company headquartered in Essen.

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