Vice President Risk Management Energy Markets (f/​m/​d) - C-Level Executive

  • E.ON Energy Markets GmbH
  • Hybrid, Permanent contract
  • Full or part time
Vice President Risk Management Energy Markets (f/m/d) - C-Level Executive

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH (EEM) is a subsidiary of the E.ON Group based in Essen. Our main purpose is to coordinate access to trading markets for our regional business units, to bundle the associated chances and risks plus to provide innovative services. Our core competencies include portfolio strategies, risk management and data processing. With activities in various European countries, we shape the future of energy.

At E.ON diversity matters. We welcome all people and are convinced that differences make us stronger. Become part of our inclusive and diverse company culture! To create equal opportunities for everyone we offer our positions in full or part-time.

Ready to become a Playmaker of the energy transition? Join our team in Essen and apply online as Vice President Risk Management Energy Markets (f/m/d) - C-Level Executive. Are you brave enough to drive progress and forge new paths? Let’s make it work and create real impact together. We can’t wait to meet you! It’s on us, to make new energy work.

Vice President Risk Management Energy Markets (f/m/d) - C-Level Executive

Location: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Applications can only be submitted online via our portal. Please understand that we cannot consider applications that reach us by e-mail.

Job description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement holistic risk strategy and frameworks in line with Group’s risk appetite and ambitions. Stay abreast of market trends, group requirements and best practices, changes in regulations and emerging risks to ensure appropriateness of frameworks.
  • Provide strong leadership to the Market Risk, Credit Risk, and Quantitative Risk teams. Foster a collaborative culture of continuous improvement, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing among team members and across the organization.
  • Actively foster the Data Driven Business at EEM and establish a cross CFRO Data Team (tbc)
  • Coordinate materials for Market Committees and communicate risk profiles, and recommended actions effectively to facilitate informed decision-making. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to address risk-related inquiries and maintain strong relationships.
  • Oversee the development and enhancement of risk assessment methodologies, pricing models, and metrics.
  • Lead implementation of consistent risk framework and modelling across the regions through strong functional steering.
  • Monitor risk limits and triggers and take appropriate actions to manage potential exposures.
  • Collaborate with the trading, IT, and business operations teams to build meaningful risk reporting and controls.

Requirements

  • Wide experience in risk management in the energy or commodity industry. Ability to establish risk appetite and implement effective risk management frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of trading and portfolio management and advocate of active, value creating risk management.
  • Track record of leading and managing (risk management) teams, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
  • Talented communicator, with the ability to effectively convey complex risk-related concepts to diverse stakeholders.
  • Structured approach to identify functions and departments in an organization, where digital tools and talent can have most impact.

Inclusion

It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.

Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.

What else you should know:

Type of contract:Permanent contract
Employment type:Full or part time
Work Model:Hybrid
Company:E.ON Energy Markets GmbH
Job number:239423

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!

Any questions?

For further information please contact Linda Sloboda. Are you already convinced that this is the next step in your career? If yes, we would be happy to receive your online application. Please only use our official application portal to apply. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications sent via email. We really appreciate your understanding!

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!

Application process

Depending on the company and position, the process may vary. So we are providing you with an exemplary overview of the possible steps involved. Your recruiter can help you with any additional questions you may have.

  • Online application

    Your online application is the first step of the application process. All jobs are advertised in our career portal. Create an application profile – it will only take about two minutes and can open the door for you to jobs in all E.ON Group companies worldwide. All applications for advertised jobs at E.ON must be made online.

  • Interview

    In the interview, we get to know each other better. Tell us about yourself and ask us anything that is on your mind: about the position, the team or generally about E.ON as an employer. The interview will take place either in person or online. We look forward to meeting you.

  • Contract and onboarding

    Welcome to the team! We want to make sure that you'll find your way around the company quickly. During your onboarding you’ll learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new work environment.

We value and foster diversity

Society is diverse – just like our workforce. We’ve proved that fresh ideas and perspectives always emerge when an exciting blend of different people work together. That's why we work hard to become a diversity pioneer.


In 2008, we signed the German Diversity Charter. We are also a member of numerous national and international networks and initiatives that deal with various aspects of diversity.


And we also promote an inclusive culture internally. To name just two examples: In Germany, we run a mentoring programme to prepare female employees for leadership positions. We also launched the CEO Awards for Diversity & Inclusion in 2018. The awards support people and activities at E.ON who are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Behind the scenes

At E.ON we are convinced that good energy connects. Get to know the people at E.ON, find out what we stand for and what topics you can work on with us.

Stefan, CEO E.ON Business Sloutions Germany

Stefan is CEO of E.ON Business Solution. He is convinced: we don't need more energy - we need to use it better. That's what he and his employees work for every day.

Kununu

We have already received several awards for our commitment as an employer - including in the areas of women and family friendliness and as a "Top Company" from the employer rating platform kununu.

Hybrid Working

For the most part, we have a hybrid working model in place where we work partly in the office and partly from home, depending on the task. This supports your work-life balance and protects the environment. We value personal exchange just as much as digital opportunities for collaboration, and we’ll provide you with the equipment and digital tools you need to do your job well. Please contact your recruiter to learn more about the working options of your desired position.

E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions for around 48 million customers. Around 74,000 employees are constantly working to digitize the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalization, and growth. We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.

Together into a green energy future

What makes E.ON stand out as an employer

  • Sense of purpose

    Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.

    Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.

  • Sustainability

    We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.

    We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.

  • Winning culture

    We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.

    We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.

  • Recognition

    We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.

    We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.

  • Work Life Balance

    Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.

    Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.

  • Health

    Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.

    Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.

  • Network

    Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.

    Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.

  • Development

    Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.

    Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.

  • Onboarding

    We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.

    We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.