Middle Office Analyst

 Uniper seeks a Middle Office Analyst to join its North American team   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are proactively transforming the world of energy while at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams, and our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as proactively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

The Middle Office Analyst provides independent oversight and analysis of trading activities, portfolio performance, positions, valuations, and associated risks. The role works closely with Front Office and relevant control and support functions, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of Risk and P&L reporting.

The analyst is expected to development a strong understanding of the trading portfolio, contribute to daily activities, support reporting and valuation processes, as well as the continued development of the Middle Office & Risk function.

Deliver accurate, timely and relevant information for all Uniper’s reportable activities pertaining to portfolio positions, P&Ls and risks.

Prepare and validate daily P&L reports and analyze key drivers, market movements and trading activities to Risk, Front office & senior management.

Ensure completeness and accuracy of market prices used in the daily reporting.

Monitor data flows within relevant reporting tools, ensuring data integrity and driving automation and process improvements.

Support the validation of trading positions and valuation in line with applicable methodology and market conditions.

Support month-end close process, including reconciliation of P&L and other key control processes.

Assist with enhancement of reporting, controls and methodologies, including opportunities for automation.

Work closely with Front Office, Risk, Finance, and other relevant functions to investigate and resolve reporting or valuation issues.

Support internal and external audits and governance and regulatory requirements.

Contribute to ad-hoc projects and analysis as required by the Risk Director or other senior stakeholders, including Credit and Market Risk management.

Your profile

Undergraduate degree in the areas of Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science or comparable quantitative or business discipline.

3 years or more of experience in product control, risk management, or a similar role in commodity trading.

Good understanding of commodity trading and financial instruments. Experience with US natural gas markets would be an advantage.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to deliver accurate work within deadlines.

Strong Excel skills and experience working with trading or risk systems.

Experience with Endur, reporting, or data analytics tools would be an advantage

Strong analytical mind-set & experience in understanding, improving, and developing analytical tools to support portfolio movement analysis

Strong team player with demonstrated experience of working in an international team.

Excellent communication skills, fluent in English

Proficient knowledge in Office, SQL and BI-tools (PowerBI, Python preferred)

Your benefits

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 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.