Risk Analyst and Control Review

- P&L reporting and analysis before 11am giving a desk overview at the team meeting first thing in the morning - price changes and checking physical changes (delta) to cargo and its delivery month - inputting adjustments for risk measures - tracking VaR and understanding it when the figure is outside of a comfortable movement - FX analysis between desk and internal B2B book - update findings to traders and investigate anything that doesn't look right - meticulously create and analyse reports from ROCK and excel - prep for biweekly board meeting - uphold and improve KPIs

- more proficient with presentations, data representation and collection - more confident with presenting and contributing to the team - little excel experience to intermediate, more vigilant of common errors when inputting raw data into formulated excel sheets - time management due to pressure from daily deadlines - improved my communication and confidence in a professional setting - built my professional network - leant how to use endur and its key relatable features - built on my analytical skills and data interpretation - new knowledge and skills within risk, like controlling VaR, understanding trading positions and how the market can influence this on a daily basis in financial and physical markets

yes, I mainly covered physical market commodities and would report most days of the week with the flexibility around times I had many University work or other outstanding projects. Performed comprehensive analysis utilising Endur and Excel software to assess potential risks, specifically concentrating on geopolitical factors like Concentration and Performance MtM risk attached to Biofuels. Additionally evaluated the implications of new legislation or market conditions on desk operations. Delivered regular reports to the Board on desk exposures, VaR, P&L activity, and status updates through presentations.

I received much support on my placement from my wonderful, experienced team, they would make time to help with asymmetric information and when had a lot of resources for new placement students like myself. Learning something new everyday was fun and I felt as though I could ask questions where I would struggle and that would be heard and taken into consideration with training and tasks. Also enjoyed having check ups with my line manger every few weeks to discuss ongoing and new tasks and progress.

Company culture was definitely a pivotal aspect of my placement, the office and people were warm, welcoming making it a pleasure to go into work. Culture was excellent as the work life balance put employees first and allowed a hybrid working structure. having a pool table and communal coffee areas including the barista bar was also a great addition to the atmosphere, as it made taking a break much more fun and relaxing. My favourite thing about my placement was the people and the positive atmosphere.

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement at RWE, working within the Risk Control Trading team allowed me to develop both personally and professionally. I loved the dynamic nature of the work, where each day brought new challenges and learning opportunities. The support from my team and the collaborative atmosphere made it easy to ask questions and deepen my understanding of the energy market. This experience also gave me a sense of purpose and direction and taught me a lot about myself also.

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My advice to a new placement student would be to approach the experience with curiosity and a willingness to learn. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, even if they seem silly—everyone knows you’re there to learn and will want to help, and your team will appreciate your initiative. Take every opportunity to connect with people across the business as people are lovely they make that first connection. try to stay organised, especially with daily tasks, as it helps you manage responsibilities efficiently and demonstrates reliability. Lastly, try to step out of your comfort zone when possible.