Financial Risk Specialist

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

We intend to recruit a Financial Risk Specialist. The role will mainly entail the identification, quantification, mitigation and monitoring of financial risks impacting the EDP Group across all its geographies and businesses.

The person joining the team will also have the opportunity to conduct profitability risk analysis for new investments, to assist in the development of group-wide risk policies and to support on-demand strategic analyses that will be presented directly to the company's Top Management, providing significant internal visibility.

This job is aimed at resourceful individuals with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication and presentation skills and that possess positive attitude, willingness to learn and enjoy a collaborative working environment.

What will you do:

• Analysis, monitoring and mitigation of financial risks: foreign exchange (FX) rates, interest rates, inflation, commodities (raw materials), liquidity, among others;
• Tracking of EDP's financial risk limits, main credit rating metrics and covenants, in collaboration with the Finance department;
• Analysis of potential new investments from a risk-return perspective, including stressed scenario analysis for discussion in Investment Committees;
• Assistance in the preparation of executive reports on the main risk exposures for Top Management;
• Development of automated risk data collection processes;
• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the recurrent update, effective roll-out and backward testing of risk management policies;
• Ad-hoc strategic risk analyses;

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Site: Madrid (open to considering Lisbon or Porto) 

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Management or related field.
• 2-4 years combined in risk management, banking, financial markets, management consulting and/or overall quantitative modeling or statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal functions and LSEG Workspace (previously Thomson Reuters Eikon) considered a plus;
• English - C1
• Spanish and Portuguese would be a plus
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Curiosity in understanding energy markets as well as financial market variables such as FX, interest rates and inflation.
• Structured and effective presentation/communication skills (written and oral).
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills, at all organizational levels.
• Ability to function with a high degree of autonomy, proactive attitude and drive to get things done in an efficient manner.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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