Junior Risk Analyst

• Location(s):
Chicago, IL, US, 60654

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

About the role

Ready to launch your career in a team where your analytical skills turn into decisions with real impact? Here’s your chance to shape something from the very start. As a Junior Risk Analyst in our Americas business at RWE Supply & Trading (RWESTA), you’ll be working with a high-visibility trading desk at our New York Office. As the risk controller for this desk, your expertise and ideas will truly matter. You’ll play a pivotal part in ensuring robust risk processes as the team grows, and have real ownership alongside senior management in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

You will be a core team member of the wider US Risk Control team based in Chicago and will report to the Head of US Risk and Revenue Controlling also based in Chicago. Interested? This will be your future responsilities:

• Deliver accurate market risk and P&L reporting, ensuring timely and insightful information drives daily decisions
• Oversee and enhance risk controls and compliance, building the guardrails for responsible growth
• Collaborate globally and cross-functionally, acting as the connector between front office, support functions, and senior leaders
• Communicate risk insights and key findings to a variety of stakeholders, making complexity clear and actionable
• Bring an entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset, helping define processes, shape team culture, and make tangible impact on the desk’s and business’ direction

Job requirements and experience

• Academic background in finance, economics, STEM, or comparable subjects
• Knowledge of market fundamentals, especially as they relate to energy trading or commodities
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into real-world decisions
• Ability to thrive within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, demonstrating adaptability and a ‘roll-up-your-sleeves’ attitude to shape something new
• Proficiency in Excel for risk analysis, reporting, and data management
• Natural collaborator and communicator, comfortable engaging with colleagues across business functions and levels of seniority
• Excitement to work in a role requiring daily collaboration with the commercial trading team on our state-of-the-art trading floor in central Manhattan

Advantageous, but not essential

• Working familiarity with advanced risk and analytics tools
• Technical skills such as SQL, Python, or Tableau

What we value most is someone who continuously demonstrates courage, thrives to create impact and seeks to build trusting, collaborative relationships. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills listed above we would still like to hear from you.

Your benefits

We want to ensure your journey here is both challenging and rewarding. We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being as well as your personal and professional growth. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Broad exposure to business-critical risk operations in a global trading company
• Structured training, mentoring, and support to shape a resilient and rewarding career path
• A diverse and inclusive company culture that empowers you to make decisions and be heard from day one
• Competitive compensation and attractive benefits package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, Commuter reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule to allow for great Work/Life Balance
Salary range: $85,000 - $120,000

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Any questions? Contact HR: Lisa Koenen, lisa.koenen@rwe.com

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 around 2,200-strong team’s drawn from over 90 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.

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