As our Head of Middle Office Trading, you will be at the heart of our trading operations, leading a critical team that ensures the accuracy and transparency of PnL and position reporting. Your leadership will not only contribute to the success of our trading activities but also play a pivotal role in building and maintaining a trustful, productive relationship with our traders and management. This position is essential to the integrity and efficiency of our trading environment, making you a key player in our overall success.
Your main responsibilities
* Guarantee Consistency: Ensure the accuracy and uniformity of PnL and position data, as well as maintain the integrity of the book structure, which is critical for reliable reporting and decision-making.
* Drive Change Management: Lead and oversee the evolution of our system landscape, ensuring that all changes align with our strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency.
* Department Representation: Act as the voice of the department in internal boards and projects, advocating for the needs and priorities of the Middle Office Trading team.
* Maintain Quality Standards: Uphold the highest standards within the team, particularly in the accurate entry of complex deals, the production and validation of reports, and the stability of Mark-to-Market (M2M) data.
* Ensure Compliance: Oversee compliance quality within portfolios and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) and reporting tools, ensuring they meet our rigorous standards.
* Lead and Collaborate in Projects: Play a crucial role in both internal and external projects, whether through cooperation, leading sub-projects, or taking full project leadership, driving initiatives that propel the organization forward.
Your profile
* Educational Background: A university degree in finance, engineering, data science, or a related field.
* Extensive Experience: A minimum of 5 years in a similar role with an international focus.
* Energy Market Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the energy market, coupled with a deep understanding of the energy supply chain.
* Project Management Excellence: Advanced project management skills, ensuring the successful execution of initiatives that drive business growth and efficiency.
* Leadership Strength: Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire, guide, and develop a high-performing team.
* Methodological Expertise: Advanced methodological skills, essential for implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement.
* IT Proficiency: Robust IT knowledge, crucial for leveraging technology to optimize trading operations and processes.
* Language Skills: Proficiency in English, with German being an added advantage.
Your benefits
* Generous annual leave incl. bridge days and free working days between Christmas and New Year.
* Opportunity of 5 days flexible leave.
* Very good social benefits and excellent pension fund contributions, optional additional savings contribution (tax free).
* Financial contribution to daycare center costs and voluntary family allowance.
* Free barista coffee and fruit.
* Various flexible work models.
* Financial and/or time support for further education.
* Complete benefits overview.
What is also important to us:
Diversity and inclusion
At Alpiq, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We pay great attention to keeping our recruiting process free of any discriminatory bias and we actively use diversity as a selection criteria, when personal and functional requirements are met. We always strive to create an inclusive company culture, and an example of this is, that we try to offer part-time solutions for candidates who match our requirements.
Data protection
At Alpiq, data privacy is an important topic. Please therefore take note of the corresponding Privacy Notice that appears in the online application form and explains in detail the purpose for which we process your personal data.
Application process
Even though we try to consider candidate needs individually, we are not always able to avoid standard communication, due to the high number of applications.
Alina Tauscher
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