Suena GmbH

Risk Manager — Trading & Commercial (f/m/x)

Hamburg permanent full-time Hybrid
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Job Description

Are you excited about building the risk function behind a fast-growing battery and renewables trading book? Our portfolio across day-ahead, intraday and balancing markets is scaling quickly, and it needs someone whose job is to look at it purely through a risk lens. Join suena energy as Risk Manager (f/m/x) and be that independent voice. You’ll own daily exposure and limit monitoring, and you’ll set the risk-adjusted pricing floors that decide which risks Trading and Commercial take on and which they leave alone. suena energy is a green tech startup specializing in algorithmic energy trading for energy storage systems and renewables. Our vision: a world where clean energy is used reliably, economically, and intelligently - and where we actively accelerate the energy transition by enabling batteries and renewables to power our grids. With our AI-based optimization and trading software, we maximize the value and market participation of large-scale energy storage and renewable assets in short-term electricity and balancing markets - while minimizing risk for operators. We’re a 50+ person team that’s fast-paced by nature, but the kind of place where people actually look out for each other. Following our successful Series A, we’re investing in expanding our team – and as our trading book grows, we’re excited to bring someone on board who makes sure it grows safely. This role is for you if… You want to work at the intersection of quantitative markets and real capital at risk — battery storage and renewables trading portfolios You're comfortable in fast-moving, short-term power markets : day-ahead, intraday, and balancing/ancillary services (FCR/aFRR/mFRR) You think in limits, scenarios, and profit-and-loss attribution rather than gut feel You're ready for real ownership : monitoring and escalating risk day-to-day, and shaping how the risk framework scales as the business grows (including the pricing rules that trading and sales teams must operate within) You value flexibility and team spirit (hybrid work, honest feedback, collaborative environment) Fluent in English ; German is a plus for internal and contract-level communication Monitor and report the risk exposure of suena's battery storage and renewables trading portfolio across day-ahead, intraday, and balancing/ancillary markets Track key risk metrics (Value-at-Risk, position limits, profit-and-loss attribution), enforce risk limits, and escalate breaches — to the Head of Operations day-to-day, directly to the CEO where material Set the risk-adjusted guardrails (minimum pricing) for both trading positions and the management-fee contracts suena signs with third-party asset owners Monitor exposure to trading counterparties, exchanges, clearing brokers, and contract partners, particularly on longer-term deals (power purchase agreements, revenue-floor guarantees, tolling agreements) Develop and refine risk models and methodologies (Value-at-Risk, stress testing, scenario analysis) as the trading portfolio grows Contribute to risk policy and limit-setting frameworks , and support the risk assessment of new markets, products, or clients suena considers entering Produce weekly and monthly risk reporting (exposure, VaR, breaches, counterparty risk), and lead a quarterly review Partner closely with the trading/technology team, finance, and asset operations Degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a quantitative field (maths/statistics) Experience in wholesale power markets (day-ahead, intraday auction/continuous trading); Knowledge of balancing/ancillary services and prior exposure to battery storage or renewables trading are a strong plus Solid grounding in market and counterparty/credit risk management : VaR and stress-testing methodologies, profit-and-loss attribution, limit monitoring Comfortable with SQL and/or Python; experience with energy trading & risk management (ETRM) systems is a plus; strong in Excel/BI reporting Awareness of regulatory frameworks relevant to energy trading Comfortable operating with real day-to-day autonomy , while knowing when to escalate to senior management or a future risk committee

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What does the Risk Manager — Trading & Commercial (f/m/x) role at Suena GmbH involve?

The Risk Manager — Trading & Commercial (f/m/x) position at Suena GmbH in Hamburg is a permanent full-time role. Are you excited about building the risk function behind a fast-growing battery and renewables trading book? Our portfolio across day-ahead, intraday and balancing markets is scaling quickly, and it needs someone whose job is to look at it purely through a risk lens. Join suena energy as Risk Manager (f/m/x) and be that independent voice. You’ll own daily exposure and limit monitoring, and you’ll set the risk-adjusted pricing floors that decide which risks Trading and Commercial take on and which they leave alone. suena energy is a green tech startup specializing in algorithmic energy trading for energy storage systems and renewables.

What skills are required for Risk Manager — Trading & Commercial (f/m/x) at Suena GmbH?

Key skills for this role include: Python, Scala, Rails, SQL, IOS, API.

What is the salary for Risk Manager — Trading & Commercial (f/m/x) at Suena GmbH?

The salary for this position is not publicly listed. You can negotiate during the interview process. Check Glassdoor or Levels.fyi for estimates.

Is the Risk Manager — Trading & Commercial (f/m/x) position at Suena GmbH remote or on-site?

This position is Hybrid. Expect a combination of office and remote work, typically based in Hamburg.

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About This Role

Risk Manager — Trading & Commercial (f/m/x) at Suena GmbH is a permanent full-time management position in Hamburg. Key skills include Python, Scala, Rails, SQL, IOS, API. Education: Master's Degree preferred.

This role is classified as hybrid and is suitable for manager-level professionals. Ghost Score 20/100 (Probably Active) indicates this listing is probably active with recent employer engagement.

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