Junior Risk Analyst - FX & Liquidity Management d/f/m

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

Are you excited to make a real impact at the heart of RWEST? As a Junior Risk Analyst FX & Liquidity Management, you’ll join a high-performing, collaborative team that’s truly focused on the bigger picture and driving the RWEST mission forward. You’ll collaborate with a team that believes in supporting one another, sharing knowledge, and working together. This role will give you a clear overview of our trading activities and plenty of chances to learn from different departments. In an environment that’s dynamic, your ability to prioritise and find smart solutions will make a genuine difference.

About the role

• Execute the company-level FX hedging process—analysing exposures and advising hedges to keep RWEST’s risk profile transparent and robust.


• Produce comprehensive weekly and monthly liquidity reports directly supporting RWE Group liquidity steering.


• Continuously enhance our methods, processes, and system frameworks so we stay one step ahead.


• Support the department’s credit risk control function with timely and insightful reporting that drives group wide risk oversight.


• Price and calculate credit exposures to empower future trading activities with top-tier analysis.


• Own connections with Accounting, Controlling, Corporate Finance, Treasury, Market Risk, and commercial teams.

Job requirements and experience

• Degree (ideally in business, economics, maths, or science) with prior experience in risk management - especially FX and liquidity risk.


• Strong management skills, a reputation for trustworthiness, and a solution-focused attitude.


• Excellent analytical skills and strong attention to detail.


• Excellent understanding of commodity trading and the trade life cycle for both financial and physical instruments.


• Advanced programming skills (SQL, Python or C#) plus strong IT affinity - comfortable translating Risk Management into code.


• Practical, motivated, and comfortable working independently or as part of different teams across RWEST.

Advantageous, but not essential

• First experience in commodity risk regulation, treasury systems, or hedging deal structures.


• German language skills.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment – we value your passion, your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you don't have all the above skills, need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here, we'd love to hear from you.
 

Your benefits

We want to ensure your time with us is fulfilling 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:

• Great opportunities to grow your career within RWEST and the wider RWE Group, at one of Europe’s leading trading companies.


• Modern tools and hands-on learning from experienced colleagues across the business.


• The chance to contribute your ideas and help shape our team’s future direction.


• Flexible hybrid working, a say in our team culture, and a benefits package that cares for your well-being.

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Any questions? Contact HR: Pia König, +49 152 09448320

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. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,300 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and market the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.