Head of Market Risk Asset

Job Description

To strengthen our Middle Office team, we are looking for a Head Market Risk Asset who brings experience in market risk management within the energy sector and a people‑centered approach to leadership. This position reports directly to the Head of Middle Office and plays a pivotal role in ensuring high‑quality PnL, exposure and market risk reporting, as well as controlling and analysis related to Alpiq's asset positions.

Your main responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Market Risk/Middle Office Asset team, fostering a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture;
• Ensuring high standards in team controls, analysis and reporting, including the delivery of daily Market Risk/PnL reports for the asset value chain;
• Introducing efficient processes, reducing complexity and driving standardization;
• Supervising risk limits and ensuring appropriate oversight;
• Working closely with Asset Trading, Risk Management and other teams;
• Representing the team in internal and external projects.

Your profile

• More than three years of management experience leading a team of risk managers, portfolio analysts, or similar roles within a trading environment;
• Proven ability to drive changes, improve efficiency and simplify complex processes;
• Expertise in market risk management concepts;
• Strong understanding of power markets and knowledge of optionality and flexible assets;
• Fluent in English; French is a plus;
• Exposure to hydro assets, particularly pump‑storage, is an advantage;
• Project management experience is desirable.