What’s the role?

In this position, you will have several key responsibilities which will include:

Develop a close relationship with the European power trading business to support new deals and appraise trading activities to ensure mandated exposure and risk limits are adhered toUse knowledge of European power markets to manage risk identification of model/portfolio assumptions, and market inputsCollaborate with commercial quantitative teams to progress future pricing, valuation and risk models.Play a key role in developing the risk frameworks for illiquid, structured and complex products and liaise with the wider Market Risk function and commercial stakeholders to enactProvide Market Risk input on new and group business proposals as they relate to the business. Assess the risks associated with complex structured deals and the valuation/payoff models used for physical/financial trading and hedging, working to calibrate performance parameters of such deals. (E.g. batteries, dispatch assets, toll structures, optionality)Lead the execution of key controls for the business area and collaborate with other functions to ensure continuous improvement of controls/processesEnsure Risk leadership is kept abreast of notable position and market movementsProvide independent advice and guidance on the level of risk/return in the business and whether this is congruent with the agreed level of risk appetitePerformance reporting for management; including but not limited to:Trading strategy P&L performanceNet Imbalance Volume analysis (e.g. DA/outturns/imbalance)Forecast accuracy: generation and demand sideLimit monitoringFundamental analysis (e.g. weather impacts, concentration/covariance risk)Act as a representative for Market Risk on a number of strategic power projectsDevelop tools for on-going portfolio reviews and produce “deep dive” analysis for senior managementDrive understanding of the design and utilization of methodologies to assess risk/reward of the portfolio, including: VaR back-testing, stress testing, scenario analysisDevelop and refine the fair economic valuation approach for power deals, factoring in imbalance, shape, and liquidity risks. Provide steer on usage of market risk reservesCollaborate with other support functions (e.g. Finance, Technical Accounting) for deal support and general portfolio queriesSupport internal/external audit requirementsProvide mentoring to junior team members

What we need from you

We’re keen to see as many of the following attributes on your CV:

Degree in mathematics, economics, engineering, science or a related fieldSignicant Power market risk experience with an excellent understanding of market risk fundamentals (P&L, exposure, VaR, stress testing) and modelling conceptsKnowledge of non-linear products (e.g. options), tolling agreements, renewable power, and certificates (GoOs, REGOs)Cross commodity market fundamentals knowledgeCompetent in assessing trading valuations, including critiquing model calibration and parametersAbility to multi-task with a high level of attention to detail and accuracyUnderstanding of Fair Value and derivative recognition conceptsEndur ETRM knowledge preferred, but not essential, experience of ETRM migrations appreciated.Strong business analysis, modelling, problem-solving skillsAbility to carry out multi-stakeholder projects to fruition while ensuring adequate risk controls are enforced.Technologically oriented / coding knowledge (Python, SQL)Ability to perform under rigid deadlines and time pressured environmentsA self-motivated team player, who can work remotely as part of a wider global teamCapable of applied creativity and problem-solvingA strong communicator and team playerA broad and agile thinker, with outstanding interpersonal skills that builds trust and credibility

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