Head of Risk Data & Systems (all)

Head of Risk Data & Systems (all)

We are looking for a dynamic leader to drive the development of our risk data infrastructure, optimise data quality, and enhance our risk management systems to ensure seamless integration and automation.

Your responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of data engineers
  • Gather and structure large volumes of real-time and historical data from various sources, including trading platforms, commodity exchanges, external providers, and internal systems
  • Manage risk databases, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and consistency while ensuring scalability
  • Work closely with teams across risk, trading, and treasury departments to implement, maintain, and enhance risk management technology platforms, automating data flows, calculations, and reporting processes
  • Develop and maintain systems for risk reporting and monitoring and help designing dashboards that make risk data accessible and interpretable for stakeholders
  • Establish data governance and coding standard policies, ensuring proper handling and comprehensive documentation of risk data and technology platforms

Your skills

  • Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
  • Several years of experience in quantitative risk management or analysis within a commodity trading or financial environment
  • Deep understanding of financial markets, particularly commodity markets
  • Proven leadership experience in managing teams and projects in high-performance settings
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C++ and experience with modelling tools like MATLAB or R
  • Excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a hands-on approach to addressing risk-related issues

We are not interested in enquiries from recruitment agencies.

What you can look forward to

Als verantwortungsvolle Arbeitgeberin bieten wir:
  • faire und marktorientierte Vergütung
  • flexible Arbeitsmodelle
  • massgeschneiderte Aus- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten
  • umfassendes Gesundheitsmanagement
  • eine fortschrittliche Infrastruktur

At a glance

  • Company BKW Management AG
  • Job location Viktoriaplatz 2, 3013 Bern
  • Employment level 50-100%
  • Remote work Partially possible
  • Job sharing Possible
  • Field of work Finance
  • Position Management responsibility
  • Employment type Permanent contract
  • Reference number S-25596

Questions about the application process

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Florian Witschi

Recruiting Partner +41 58 477 55 59

We use the term 'all' in our job titles because the BKW Group values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, gender, social or ethnic origin, skin colour, nationality, language, sexual orientation/identity or religion.

What you can look forward to

Meaningful work Wir leisten einen wertvollen Beitrag für Gesellschaft und Umwelt. Gemeinsam gestalten wir Lebensräume mit Zukunft, in denen Menschen gerne leben.
Compensation and social contributions Wir vergüten am Markt und bieten attraktive Sozial- sowie Salärnebenleistungen. Die Vergütung orientiert sich an der Funktion und der relevanten Erfahrung.
Working hours and holidays Our flexible working models give employees the opportunity to maintain a healthy work-life balance, for example by offering annualised hours contracts, remote working or unpaid leave.
Career training and further education Bei uns stehen viele Türen offen. Wir fördern Fach- und Führungslaufbahnen gleichermassen und setzen auf massgeschneiderte Aus- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten.
Family and career balance Mit diversen Kinderbetreuungsangeboten, Familienzulagen sowie einer betrieblichen Sozialberatung fördern wir die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie.
Occupational health and safety Mit umfassenden Dienstleistungen unterstützen wir unsere Mitarbeitenden im Erhalt und in der Steigerung ihrer körperlichen Gesundheit und geistigen Fitness.
Attractive discounts Von Aktienbeteiligung über Personalrestaurant bis zu Vergünstigungen bei Drittfirmen - Wir bieten unseren Mitarbeitenden eine Reihe von weiteren Vorteilen.

Terms of employment may vary for certain positions (e.g. temporary employment).

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About us

BKW offers forward-looking total solutions in the areas of energy, buildings and infrastructure - internationally and in partnership. With around 12,000 employees, we build modern grids, generate renewable energy and realise energy-efficient buildings. We are looking for passionate people to join us in making a contribution to the society and environment of tomorrow. Become part of the BKW network and join us in creating living spaces worth living in! Find out more

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