Global Risk Specialist

Job title: Global Risk Specialist

Country: Spain

City: Madrid

Business Unit: EDP RENEWABLES EUROPE, S.L.

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do:

The role will mainly entail the identification, quantification, mitigation and monitoring of financial risks impacting the EDP Group across all its geographies and businesses.

The person joining the team will conduct profitability risk analysis for new investments, to assist in the development of group-wide risk policies and to support on-demand strategic analyses that will be presented directly to the company’s Top Management, providing significant internal visibility.

This job is aimed at resourceful individuals with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication and presentation skills and that possess positive attitude, willingness to learn and enjoy a collaborative working environment.

You will be responsible for,

General responsibilities:

1. Monitoring and analysis of financial risks and its hedging strategies: foreign exchange (FX) rates, interest rates, inflation, commodities (raw materials), among others;


2. Tracking of EDP’s main credit rating metrics and covenants, in collaboration with the Finance department;


3. Analysis of potential new investments from a risk-return perspective, including stressed scenario analysis for discussion in Investment Committees;


4. Assistance in the preparation of executive reports on the main risk exposures for Top Management;


5. Development of automated risk data collection processes;


6. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the recurrent update, effective roll-out and backward testing of risk management policies;


7. Ad-hoc strategic risk analyses.

Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid Model

Availability to Travel: N/A.

What are we looking for:

1. Academic Skills:

• University Degree and Graduate Degree (includes Master or other graduate level degrees) - degree Economics, Finance, Business Management or related field.

2. Professional Experience:

• 0-3 years combined in risk management, energy industry, banking, management consulting and/or overall quantitative modelling or statistical analysis.

3. Specific Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).


• Knowledge of digital tools and ability to prepare interactive dashboards in Power BI is highly valued.


• Knowledge of energy markets as well as financial market variables such as FX, interest rates and inflation is highly valued.

4. Languages:

• English - C1


• Spanish and Portuguese would be a plus

 5.Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.


• Curiosity in understanding energy markets / financial market variables.


• Structured and effective presentation/communication skills (written and oral).


• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills, at all organizational levels.

Ability to function with a high degree of autonomy, proactive attitude and drive to get things done in an efficient manner.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfil our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more arguments to apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making.


• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits.


• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility.

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute


• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index


• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília


• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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