CareerPlan

Head of Risk (m/w/d)

Essen, Ruhr, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENRemoteFull-time2026-07-28 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Monitoring and effective control of price risks in international commodity trading, including derivative risk positions and hedging strategies.

Role type

Senior IC Head of Risk (Commodities)

Builds

Risk management frameworks, hedging strategies, and derivative position controls for the international commodity trading business.

Domain

Commodities trading, derivatives, risk management

Required skills

Hedging expertise, international commodity trading, derivative risk management, risk analysis, team leadership, stakeholder management, digital tools (Power BI, AI), commercial mindset, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Experience with London Metal Exchange (LME), knowledge of EMIR reporting, proficiency in Power BI and AI tools

Technologies

Power BI, AI, LME

Responsibilities

Ensure and develop calculation and reporting of relevant price risks, control derivative risk positions within defined mandates, fulfill internal and external reporting requirements (e.g., EMIR), lead and develop a team of five FTEs, act as a sparring partner for the trading area on hedging instruments and strategies, support business implementation of new deals and strategies, identify improvement potentials through digital tools

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC