Trainee in Risk Management - Quantitative Methods (f/m/d)

Our HR team in Düsseldorf is looking for you!

We are Uniper

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!

Your responsibilities

• You will develop a deep understanding of Uniper’s business, its value drivers, and the business environment
• You will learn from and collaborate with experts from many different fields, contribute your ideas and work on your own projects with various stakeholders
• You will start in the Quantitative Methods function within the Risk department and rotate flexibly upon your individual career development path
• In Quantitative Methods, you will help to develop state-of-the-art valuation, risk management and optimization models, and implement them as software solutions into our systems infrastructure and processes
• You will assist in ensuring the effective use of these models and analytics within the organization to enable commercial functions to manage financial risks (market, credit, liquidity, weather), to contribute to the origination of new business and to support and enhance risk management
• Understand front-to-end business processes, and work effectively and collaboratively across the organization to deliver solutions

Your profile

• Successfully completed studies with a focus on mathematics, physics, or a related field
• Ideally first practical experience gained through internships and / or working student activities
• Curiosity and openness to working in an international environment
• Intercultural experience is crucial, experience abroad a plus
• Sense of responsibility, proactivity and advanced interpersonal communication skills as well as a drive for continuous improvement with a hands-on mentality
• Familiarity with common numerical methods, probability theory, and ideally also stochastic calculus
• First experience in implementing numerical calculations of stochastic or other complex mathematical models in a modern programming language
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is required, German language skills are a plus

Your benefits

During your 18- or 24-month traineeship at Uniper, you will get to know various divisions and gain valuable experience for your future.

In addition to some predefined stations, you can flexibly combine other departments that you would like to pass through and work in an international environment with team members from over 80 countries.

In coordination with your team and the requirements of your tasks, you can choose how, when and where you want to work. Based in Germany, the program gives you a deep insight into our day-to-day business and helps you to explore your personal strengths.

You will also have the opportunity to bring in and enhance your interpersonal and teamwork skills. Individual mentoring and a buddy from day one will ensure you have the best possible foundation for the next step in your career at Uniper.

We are fortunate that, on average, more than 95 % of all trainees remain with our team after their program and take on an appropriate follow-up position.

Work-Life-Balance / New Normal :

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Ergonomic and modern work place equipment for your place to work (home& office)
• Support to balance private life and work : family service
• 30 days per year

Learning & Development :

• Individual personal / professional development
• Mentoring
• Buddy program
• International experience

Networking :

• Large international and diverse trainee community
• Career network & events
• initiatives for social commitment

Health offerings :

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Free employee gym at the Düsseldorf location

Mobility :

• Free parking at our location in Düsseldorf
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Finance and Company pension :

• Group accident insurance
• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential.

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