Junior Risk Officer

Junior Risk Officer | AFS Energy - Amsterdam

As a Junior Risk Officer at AFS Energy you make a direct impact by managing market and credit risks and helping the organization grow in a controlled fashion. This within a young, dynamic and fast-growing team located on the former trading floor of Euronext Amsterdam.

The Organization

We are always on a mission to make our ideas, products, and opportunities a top success. With more than 1.450 clients worldwide, activity in 50+ countries, a workforce of more than 175 colleagues with 25+ different nationalities, we continue to focus on growth within the world of environmental commodities.

To facilitate this growth AFS is recruiting a highly motivated and ambitious Jr. Risk Officer to join the Risk department and closely collaborating with Front Office and the Management Board. The risk function oversees risks in the domain of credit, market, liquidity and currency, and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Job description

·         Your main task will be supporting the monitoring and managing of market, credit and operational risks in the highly dynamic and exciting Renewable Commodities Trading environment.

·         You will work closely with the Front office on new trade approvals, perform counterparty credit analysis, manage FX exposure and support adherence to risk policies and requirements.

·         You will drive further automation and implementation of risk management tools based on the latest risk concepts.

·         You will further professionalize the company in Risk awareness and facilitate transparent risk vs reward discussions. 

·         You will support projects providing further Business Insights and opportunities for further growth.

·         You will report to the Risk Director, accelerating your professional development as a risk expert and setting you up to maximize your impact.

What we expect:

·         Master’s degree in (quantitative) Finance, Econometrics, Maths or similar.

·         Excellent command of Excel. Coding skills in SQL, Python, VBA and Power BI are a plus.

·         Affinity with financials markets, renewable energy, or physical products (e.g. power, gas, fuels).

·         0-3 years of relevant working experience, preferably in an international trading environment.

·         Hands-on approach and effective communication skills.

·         Proactive, analytical, ethical and independent.

·         Fluent in English. Any other language is a plus.

What we offer:

·         One of the most interesting work environments in Amsterdam, the old trading floor of the historical Amsterdam Stock Exchange

·         A diverse, international, and ever-growing work environment with highly driven teams.

·         Competitive remuneration and training possibilities

·         27 holidays per calendar year

·         Depending on where you live, an NS business card or bike lease options.

·         Free in-house fitness and health program

 Get in touch

If you are interested, please submit your resumé and a short motivation letter via the application link.

 Application process

➔ 1st round: Interview with Recruitment

➔ 2nd round: Interview with Risk and Front Office Directors