Senior Market Risk Manager

Company Description

MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi-commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets.

MET Group is represented in 14 European countries, with 800+ permanent staff in France, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine.

MET Group is present in 30 national gas markets and 22 international trading hubs. The Group has a significant end-consumer presence in Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain.

With our rapid expansion and evolving market presence, we offer a unique opportunity for a Senior Market Risk Manager to play a critical role in advancing our mission. If you are driven by excellence, eager to make an impact, and ready to apply your expertise in risk management, this is your chance to grow alongside a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the energy industry.

Job Description

• Engage daily with the Head of Desks and Trading teams to assess position management and support the design of hedging strategies that maximize the risk/reward ratio
• Lead risk management by creating frameworks that mitigate risks and drive growth
• Oversee trading activities, monitor positions, track PnL, and analyze risk data
• Solve complex market risk issues with innovative, actionable solutions
• Lead risk modeling and analytics to optimize market positioning
• Shape and evolve METI's risk policies and procedures in partnership with senior leaders
• Conduct advanced risk assessments, including VaR back-testing, sensitivity analysis, and scenario testing
• Lead model validation efforts and ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with senior leadership to influence daily decisions and long-term strategy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of market risk management experience, with a passion for energy markets
• Strong knowledge of European power, gas and/or LNG markets
• Experience at an Energy Trading firm, a (European) Gas & Power utility or Commodities Hedge Fund
• Expertise in asset-backed trading, power plants, PPAs, and regasification terminals
• Knowledge of advanced options trading is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex risk data into clear insights, English mandatory

Additional Information

What we offer:

• An international environment and workforce with ca. 60 nationalities, with a commitment to respect, diversity and integrity  
• Career growth and development at one of Switzerland's Top Employers
• Highly competitive remuneration system, above-market earning potential via our unique performance-based bonus schemes, reflecting the value we place on dedication and results
• Work in a flat organizational structure with best-in-class industry experts, promoting individual ideas, rapid decision-making, and high accountability
• A rapidly growing company entering new markets globally and expanding its asset portfolio worldwide, with substantial investment into green energy (renewables) assets  
• Benefit from international career opportunities and internal mobility within our 17 globally located offices
• Engaging annual company events, from group-level teambuilding to local entity events and festive celebrations
• Top-notch office facilities