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As the Risk Manager within AFS Group and specially the renewable Energy department you create structure and support building business by managing market and credit risk within a young, dynamic and fast-growing team. That’s why we are looking for an independent, entrepreneurial, and progressive person who can add real value.

The Organization
AFS Group (AFS) is a global financial and environmental solution provider. We are specialized in brokering business to business, advice, generate ideas and execution due to the financial instruments (like shares, deposit’s, bonds, and derivatives) and renewable energy certificates (GVO’s, Green Gas, CO2 and biofuels). AFS also facilitates in in-house (regulated) electronic trading platforms.

With more than 130 FTE AFS still has a lot of ambitions to grow. The next coming years AFS is focusing on a grow to 200 FTE. The biggest growth opportunities are in the Renewable Energy markets and inhouse trading platforms. To facilitate this grow AFS is recruiting a highly motivated and ambitious Risk Manager. You will be reporting directly to the board.

The staff functions (HR, Finance, IT and Risk & Compliance) are a part of AFS Group, centrally controlled and operated. As our new Risk Manager you will make sure AFS stays within her risk framework.

Job description

Your main tasks will be controlling market and credit risk, think along with the front office concerning new opportunities, running reports, explain those reports to the business and act if needed. Because we are continuous improving you will create suggestions to the front office and management Team. You will implement and contribute to the Risk Framework and add value to Risk Projects.

You will interact closely with the front office to become familiar with their services, activities, and exposure. Beside market and credit risk you will be responsible for supporting compliance to identify, assess and mitigate regulatory, operational, and strategic risks without losing sight of the company’s commercial interests, implement. Beside that you provide training to front office regarding risks to ensure adequate level of risk awareness and culture. For a good governance as Risk Manager, you will be reporting to the Board of AFS Group.

What we expect:

Must have experience

Minimum bachelor’s degree preferable in beta study
At least 4 years of relevant working experience
Fluent in English
Pro-active, analytical, and Independent
Strong understanding of risk concepts
Ability to fast understand situations, foresee implications, make connections
Able to liaise, communicate with various departments
Not afraid to give your opinion, put sensitive items up for discussion
Good knowledge of automatization projects
Good understanding of – and experience with – Excel

Preferred

Experience within a utility or commodity related firm
Knowledge of Renewable energy products and/or physical products (like power, gas, fuels) and/or financial markets

What we offer:

One of the most interesting work environments in Amsterdam, the old trading floor of the historical Amsterdam Stock Exchange
Working in an awesome, ambitious, and driven high performing team
Energetic and friendly colleagues from all over the world
A versatile full-time position in a fast growing and professional organization
Competitive remuneration and training possibilities
27 holidays per calendar year
NS Business card (when living outside of Amsterdam) or lease bike
Free inhouse fitness and health program
A variety of activities with the team

Interested

If you are interested, please submit your resume and a short motivation letter via the link.

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