Finance & Risk Analyst

About the Position

Finance & Risk Analyst (w/m/d)

As part of our Commercial Finance and Risk Team, consisting of five colleagues, you will be part of the Finance Unit, responsible for independently reviewing our products and the processes behind them. Together with the business area at Next, you will analyze existing and new products, evaluating them in terms of economic viability and market risk. As part of our reporting and risk management, you will also work closely with our colleagues from Controlling and Trading, keeping track of key figures and our trading activities.

Flexible working hours are not just an empty phrase for us, but a lived corporate reality. Whether full-time or part-time – let us know how we can find common ground on this point.

This position is fixed-term for 18 months.

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What You Should Like to Do

• You are familiar with the energy market environment and quickly familiarize yourself with our product portfolio.
• You advise our business areas on existing and new products and projects, identifying and quantifying financial risks.
• You develop our trade controls regarding deal bookings and regularly monitor them.
• You oversee trading limits and support the continuous development of our risk management manual.
• You keep track of our market risks and create ad-hoc analyses and recurring reports for management and regular Risk Committee meetings. For this, you perform mark-to-market valuations, VaR backtesting, stress tests, and scenario analyses.
• You enjoy working across teams, remain curious, and have a desire to continuously develop yourself.

What You Should Be Good At

• You hold a completed degree in economics, engineering, or a natural science.
• You bring several years of professional experience in the energy sector, finance, or risk management.
• You are familiar with the basics of market risks and ideally have experience with VaR calculations and stress tests.
• You are proficient in using MS Office products and preferably have programming skills in Python or similar programming languages.
• You have a high affinity for numbers and possess very good analytical skills. Ideally, you bring experience with statistical methods and key figures.
• You are characterized by an independent, results-oriented working style and enjoy taking on responsibility.
• You are fluent in German and English in speech and writing.

What We Offer You In Addition to an Exciting Job

Hybrid Work

Mix it up. Complete focused tasks from home and come to the office for exchange. We will provide you with ergonomic home office equipment.

Mobility

Lease a bicycle of your choice as a company bike and receive a subsidy for your Germany Ticket.

Sports Offers

Stay fit with our in-house sports courses like yoga and the Schweinehundbezwinger and take advantage of discounted offers from Urban Sports Club.

Professional Development

You can attend up to four days of training per year at our expense. Additionally, we offer in-house English and German courses, as well as individual coaching.

Part-Time in All Aspects

Flexible working hours are standard for us. With our flextime working model, you can save additional vacation days and use them flexibly. This leaves enough time for hobbies and family.

Vacation

We offer 28 days of vacation, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, and of course, as a company in Cologne, also Rose Monday off. Plus, we give you a special vacation day on your birthday so you can celebrate yourself.

Parties

Next parties are legendary. Be there for the next summer party, Christmas party, and hackathon!

Central Location

Our headquarters is located in the vibrant Cologne Ehrenfeld district on the grounds of a former lamp factory.

Flat Hierarchies

We address each other by first names and communicate on an equal footing. This ensures a lively exchange company-wide.

Employee Assistance Program

Your health is important to us. Therefore, we support you with our Employee Assistance Program. We offer external support in finding daycare places and other private and professional challenges.

Good Food

Organic fruits, organic vegetables, and coffee from Cologne roasters are simply part of our routine. As well as cooking sessions in our spacious office kitchen.

What the Colleagues Say

"I particularly like the combination of delving into the numbers on the one hand and analyzing risks in detail, and on the other hand understanding and considering the big picture in the electricity market. The exchange with the other teams also gives me a lot of fun. It's motivating to be able to make a difference and actively shape the unfixed structures."

Anna, Team Lead Commercial Finance & Risk Analyst at Next Kraftwerke

Have We Piqued Your Interest?

We offer you a sympathetic team in which you have a lot of leeway to bring in your ideas, as well as a challenging and diverse activity with a high degree of personal responsibility. Shape the energy transition in Europe with us. If you recognize yourself, then why not write us a meaningful application via the button below.

Mareva, Talent Manager at Next Kraftwerke

Confidentiality and the conscientious observance of non-disclosure agreements are naturally guaranteed.

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Next Kraftwerke GmbH

Lichtstr. 43g

50825 Köln

Phone: +49 221/ 82 00 85 - 0

[email protected]

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