Head of Risk

Head of Risk

Your responsibilities

Together with your team, you will ensure the monitoring and effective management of price risks in international commodities trading

• Ensuring and further developing the calculation and reporting of relevant price risks in the international commodities business
• Managing derivative risk positions within defined risk mandates, in close coordination with the front office
• Compliance with relevant internal TK and external reporting requirements (including EMIR)
• Leading and developing a team of five FTEs; additionally, providing technical guidance to two decentralised risk controllers based abroad
• Acting as an active sparring partner for the trading division regarding hedging instruments, trading strategies, products and portfolio development
• Supporting and guiding the business in the implementation of new transactions and strategies, including coordination with TK AG’s central finance department as well as external brokers and banks
• Identifying and realising opportunities for improvement through the use of digital tools (Power BI, artificial intelligence, etc.)

Your profile

• A successfully completed degree in economics
• Expert in hedging and, consequently, international trading of commodity derivative positions on the London Metal Exchange (LME)
• Experienced in designing and implementing risk analyses and hedging strategies
• Commercial mindset, strong stakeholder focus, hands-on approach and results-oriented attitude
• Experience in effectively leading and developing teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to explain complex topics clearly
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• A personable manner with good communication skills in German and English
• Empathy and a sense of humour

Don’t meet all the criteria in the job posting but still want to join tk accelis? We look forward to getting to know you!

Your benefits

• Flexible work schedules, remote work, and a variety of health promotion programs
• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development within the team, the company, and the corporate group
• Attractive employee benefits, such as an outstanding company pension plan
• A modern workplace at the ruhrtechkampus in Essen, featuring a cafeteria, a café, ample parking, and good access to public transportation
• Additional corporate benefits, such as discounts on s