Market Design & Regulatory Affairs Specialist d/f/m

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH (RWEST) is looking for a regulatory specialist to join our effort to maintain competitive, integrated wholesale energy markets.

Effective engagement with regulators is essential to manage the impact of energy, environmental competition and financial services regulation on our trading business. RWEST's Market Design and Regulatory Affairs team acts as a centre of industry and regulatory expertise and is responsible for our day-to-day interactions with officials and regulators.

About the role

• Managing our day-to-day interactions with national and EU government, regulatory and legislative authorities, with a focus on the electricity markets in the Netherlands and Belgium.
• Monitoring and analysis of regulatory developments and effective communication of the business implications to other RWEST functions.
• Engaging other RWEST functions (including trading, analytics, risk) to develop and shape our regulatory positions.
• Effective participation and representation of RWEST's interests in various trade associations and other stakeholder groups.
• Regulatory advocacy to officials and other stakeholders via presentations, written documents, consultation responses, speeches and publications etc.
• The development, communication and execution of targeted regulatory strategies.

Job requirements and experience

• University degree in a relevant discipline (preferably economics, business or law).
• Relevant experience in the electricity, gas or emissions markets gained with a market participant, an advisor, analyst, consultancy or a national/EU institution.
• Strong analytical skills to grasp highly technical concepts and problems.
• Exceptional communication, persuasion and presentation skills - both oral and written.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Dutch and English
• The self-motivation, judgement and confidence to act independently within a fast-moving external environment.
• The ability to work effectively within a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel frequently - sometimes at short notice.

Advantageous, but not essential

• German is a plus.

What we value most is passion, willingness to learn and a determined and resilient work ethic. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills above we would still like to hear from you.

Further we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

Your benefits
We really appreciate you going the extra mile and using every ounce of energy when the heat is on. That's why we want to make your time with us as enjoyable as possible. At RWEST we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a range of competitive benefits, we not only offer excellent development prospects and an attractive remuneration package, but also take care of your well-being and understand that life-work integration is essential.

Also our offer includes the following perks:

• Limitless opportunities to grow and to take on additional challenges and responsibilities.
• Working in an inspiring, diverse environment with flat hierarchies.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Flexible and family friendly working environment.

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Any questions: Contact HR: Pia König, +49 152 09448320

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world's energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit 2,000-strong team's drawn from over 70 countries, and operates Europe's largest and most advanced energy trading floor - trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants' dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there's a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you'll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.