Head of Risk (all genders welcome)

Company

tk accelis Trading GmbH, formerly thyssenkrupp Materials Trading GmbH, is a dynamic trading and services company within the tk accelis Group. With approximately 300 employees worldwide, 14 locations across several continents, and annual revenue of over 2 billion euros, we serve more than 1,500 customers in the steel, raw materials, and manufacturing industries. Our portfolio includes over 350 products, which, in addition to steel products such as rolled steel and pipes, primarily consist raw materials such as alloys, non-ferrous metals, minerals, coke, coal, and ores. In addition to international trade, we offer customized solutions for the supply of modern technologies and equipment for the steel and raw materials industries. We focus on long-term, trust-based partnerships with suppliers and customers worldwide. Our expertise ranges from project development and financing solutions to global logistics—making us a reliable partner throughout the entire supply and value chain.

Your responsibilities

Together with your team, you will ensure the monitoring and effective management of price risks in international commodities trading

• Ensuring and further developing the calculation and reporting of relevant price risks in the international commodities business
• Managing derivative risk positions within defined risk mandates, in close coordination with the front office
• Compliance with relevant internal TK and external reporting requirements (including EMIR)
• Leading and developing a team of five FTEs; additionally, providing technical guidance to two decentralised risk controllers based abroad
• Acting as an active sparring partner for the trading division regarding hedging instruments, trading strategies, products and portfolio development
• Supporting and guiding the business in the implementation of new transactions and strategies, including coordination with TK AG’s central finance department as well as external brokers and banks
• Identifying and realising opportunities for improvement through the use of digital tools (Power BI, artificial intelligence, etc.)

Your profile

• A successfully completed degree in economics
• Expert in hedging and, consequently, international trading of commodity derivative positions on the London Metal Exchange (LME)
• Experienced in designing and implementing risk analyses and hedging strategies
• Commercial mindset, strong stakeholder focus, hands-on approach and results-oriented attitude
• Experience in effectively leading and developing teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to explain complex topics clearly
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• A personable manner with good communication skills in German and English
• Empathy and a sense of humour

Don’t meet all the criteria in the job posting but still want to join tk accelis? We look forward to getting to know you!

Your benefits

• Flexible work schedules, remote work, and a variety of health promotion programs

• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development within the team, the company, and the corporate group

• Attractive employee benefits, such as an outstanding company pension plan

• A modern workplace at the ruhrtechkampus in Essen, featuring a cafeteria, a café, ample parking, and good access to public transportation

• Additional corporate benefits, such as discounts on shopping, mobile phone plans, or sports activities

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application in German or English via the “Apply Now” button!

Contact

Selina Elfert
Sourcing undamp; Recruiting
Tel: +49 173 606 1963

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.