Energy Trading Systems Risk Analyst

Energy Trading Systems Risk Analyst

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• Location(s):

Chicago, IL, US, 60654

RWE Supply & Trading Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

About the role

From here, you can help reimagine the world of renewable energy trading and technology. At RWE Supply & Trading Americas (RWESTA), we are passionate about shaping a climate-neutral future through bold ideas and close collaboration. As we continue to grow our digital systems landscape, we invite experienced technical specialists to join a pioneering team empowering the energy transition.

As our Energy Trading Systems Risk Analyst, step into a central role where your systems expertise and innovative mindset will shape the digital backbone of our trading operations—driving smarter, sustainable energy solutions across North America. This newly-created role is ideal for someone keen to take ownership and drive business impact – balancing deep technical expertise with outstanding stakeholder collaboration. You will be the go-to expert for the PCI GSMS software, coordinating its enhancement pipeline, and partnering across functional areas such as Energy Scheduling, Asset Optimisation, Settlements and Risk Controlling.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as system administrator for PCI GSMS, ensuring exceptional operational performance
• Manage and update asset configurations, supporting a diverse range of business functions
• Own the PCI development pipeline, prioritising enhancements in collaboration with business and IT teams
• Coordinate and perform testing for new software releases and functional updates
• Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders to align system improvements with operational goals
• Proactively monitor and troubleshoot PCI production challenges, ensuring timely, consistent and high-quality data flows
• Act as a bridge between business users and IT, driving best practices and innovative digital solutions within the energy trading landscape
• Follow US electric market changes and liaison with PCI and RWE stakeholders to ensure system compliance
• Plan and manage larger changes and projects according to scope/requirements defnied by users, cost and timeline using best practices to deliver IT and associated process/training changes to an agreed quality level.
• Act as interface to business and IT ensuring adequate reporting and governance/control processes and tools are in place to ensure successful delivery.

Job requirements and experience

• Demonstrated expertise in Energy trading systems, with the technical depth and curiosity to continuously evolve your knowledge
• Outstanding communication and organisation skills, enabling you to build collaborative relationships across teams
• Proven ability to prioritise multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical mindset, with a focus on accuracy, reliability and delivering operational excellence
• Courage to take initiative, own your decisions and drive impactful improvements for business outcomes
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach, demonstrating trustworthiness and commitment to #TeamRWE values

Advantageous, but not essential

• Broad knowledge of the US energy asset and trading business
• Experience supporting or working with renewable energy assets
• Familiarity with Endur or other ETRM systems

What we value most is someone who continuously demonstrates courage, thrives to create impact and seeks to build trusting, collaborative relationships. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills listed above we would still like to hear from you.

Your benefits

We want to ensure your time with us is fulfilling and rewarding. We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being as well as your personal and professional growth. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Exposure to a dynamic energy trading environment at the intersection of business and digital innovation
• Opportunities to innovate, shape, and lead PCI system enhancements as the key system specialist
• Supportive, inclusive team culture that values your expertise and unique perspective
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to work-life balance
• Strong prospects for personal development, learning, and long-term career growth
• Salary: $100,000 - $130,000

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Any questions? Contact HR: Patrycja Muszynski, Patrycja.Muszynski@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,200 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and markets the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.

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