As Risk Manager and specially within the renewable Energy department you create structure and support building business by managing market and credit risk within a young, dynamic and fast-growing team. We are looking for an independent, entrepreneurial, and progressive person who can add real value.

The Organization

The company we are recruiting for is a global financial and environmental solution provider. They are specialized in brokering business to business, advice, generate ideas and execution due to the financial instruments (like shares, deposit’s, bonds, and derivatives) and renewable energy certificates (GVO’s, Green Gas, CO2 and biofuels). The Group also facilitates in in-house (regulated) electronic trading platforms.

With more than 130 FTE the company has still a lot of ambition to grow. The next coming years they are focusing on a growth up to 200 FTE. The biggest growth opportunities are in the Renewable Energy markets and inhouse trading platforms. To facilitate this growth we are recruiting a highly motivated and ambitious Risk Manager. You will be reporting directly to the board.

The staff functions (HR, Finance, IT and Risk & Compliance) are part of the Group, centrally controlled and operated. As their new Risk Manager you will make sure they stay within the risk framework.

Job description:

Your main tasks will be:

• controlling market and credit risk
• Think along with the front office concerning new opportunities
• Running reports, explain those reports to the business and act if needed
• Create suggestions to the front office and management team due to the continuous improvement of the business
• You will implement and contribute to the Risk Framework and add value to Risk Projects
• Interact closely with the front office to become familiar with their services, activities, and exposure
• Beside market and credit risk you will be responsible for supporting compliance to identify, assess and mitigate regulatory, operational, and strategic risks without losing sight of the company’s commercial interests
• You will also provide training to front office regarding risks to ensure adequate level of risk awareness and culture
• For good governance as a Risk Manager you will be reporting to the Board of the Group.

What we expect:

• Minimum Bachelor degree preferable in a beta study
• At least 4 years of relevant working experience
• Fluent in English, preferably native speaker
• Pro-active, analytical, and Independent
• Strong understanding of risk concepts
• Ability to fast understand situations, foresee implications, make connections
• Able to liaise, communicate with various departments
• Not afraid to give your opinion, put sensitive items up for discussion
• Good knowledge of automatization projects
• Good understanding of – and experience with – Excel

Preferred:

• Experience within a utility or commodity related firm
• Knowledge of Renewable energy products and/or physical products (like power, gas, fuels) and/or financial markets

What they offer:

• One of the most interesting work environments in Amsterdam, the old trading floor of the historical Amsterdam Stock Exchange
• Working in an awesome, ambitious, and driven high performing team
• Energetic and friendly colleagues from all over the world
• A versatile full-time position in a fast growing and professional organization
• Competitive remuneration and training possibilities
• 27 holidays per calendar year
• NS Business card (when living outside of Amsterdam) or lease bike
• Free inhouse fitness and health program
• A variety of activities with the team

Interested?

If you are interested, please submit your resume and a short motivation letter to info@treasuryrecruiter.nl or contact Jeff Albinus (Senior Recruiter) at 00 31 (0) 6 815 621 79.