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Uniper SE

Jobbeschreibung

At Uniper, we proactively transform the world of energy while ensuring the security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. 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 shape changes. Interested? We look forward to meeting you!


Our Risk Management team in Düsseldorf is looking for you!

The senior credit risk analyst supports Uniper's growth ambitions from a Credit Risk perspective. The role involves conducting counterparty and exposure analysis, reviewing contracts, negotiating terms, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. The analyst will advice senior management on material investment decisions by modelling structured credit risk solutions and evaluating credit risks of new and existing business.


The analyst will report to the Head of Project and Finance Credit Risks.

  • Structuring credit solutions and negotiating international transaction structures of bespoke contracts involving multiple counterparts (e.g. Joint Ventures, Special Purpose Vehicles) in coordination with internal stakeholders within Uniper
  • Perform credit risk assessment (incl. financial modelling of derivatives) and management of existing and potential counterparties, using quantitative and qualitative methods for non-standard investment decision of e.g. asset projects in the area of clean dispatchable or conventional power (asset-based projects), project-financed investments etc.
  • Monitor and report on the credit risk exposure using various tools and metrics. Review and approve credit limits and terms, in accordance with the company's credit risk policy and guidelines
  • Identify and escalate any credit risk issues or concerns and propose and implement appropriate actions and solutions
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as originators, project managers, finance, legal, and external counterparties
  • Monitoring and maintenance of credit limits, collateral documents and related data in credit risk systems
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to junior credit risk analysts and assist them with complex or challenging cases
  • Keep abreast of market developments and credit trends

  • Several years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the energy sector
  • Degree in mathematics, physics, econometrics, finance economics or related field
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesize financial and non-financial data and model exposure of structured credit risk solutions
  • Flexible self-starter, well organized, strong sense of initiative with the ability to think independently and solution-oriented
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good computer-based skills, proficient in Excel, and familiar with credit risk tools and methodologies
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and quality, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. 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 pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

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