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Head of Risk (all genders welcome)

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — tk accelis Trading GmbH

Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:Hybrid
Job field:Finance, Accounting & Controlling
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/08/04
Job number:DE_RS_18433
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Your responsibilities

Together with your team, you will ensure the monitoring and effective management of price risks in international commodities trading

  • Ensuring and further developing the calculation and reporting of relevant price risks in the international commodities business
  • Managing derivative risk positions within defined risk mandates, in close coordination with the front office
  • Compliance with relevant internal TK and external reporting requirements (including EMIR)
  • Leading and developing a team of five FTEs; additionally, providing technical guidance to two decentralised risk controllers based abroad
  • Acting as an active sparring partner for the trading division regarding hedging instruments, trading strategies, products and portfolio development
  • Supporting and guiding the business in the implementation of new transactions and strategies, including coordination with TK AG’s central finance department as well as external brokers and banks
  • Identifying and realising opportunities for improvement through the use of digital tools (Power BI, artificial intelligence, etc.)

Your profile

  • A successfully completed degree in economics
  • Expert in hedging and, consequently, international trading of commodity derivative positions on the London Metal Exchange (LME)
  • Experienced in designing and implementing risk analyses and hedging strategies
  • Commercial mindset, strong stakeholder focus, hands-on approach and results-oriented attitude
  • Experience in effectively leading and developing teams
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to explain complex topics clearly
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • A personable manner with good communication skills in German and English
  • Empathy and a sense of humour

Don’t meet all the criteria in the job posting but still want to join tk accelis? We look forward to getting to know you!

Your benefits

  • Flexible work schedules, remote work, and a variety of health promotion programs

  • Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development within the team, the company, and the corporate group

  • Attractive employee benefits, such as an outstanding company pension plan

  • A modern workplace at the ruhrtechkampus in Essen, featuring a cafeteria, a café, ample parking, and good access to public transportation

  • Additional corporate benefits, such as discounts on shopping, mobile phone plans, or sports activities

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application in German or English via the “Apply Now” button!

Contact

Selina Elfert

Sourcing & Recruiting

Tel: +49 173 606 1963

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

Company

tk accelis Trading GmbH, formerly thyssenkrupp Materials Trading GmbH, is a dynamic trading and services company within the tk accelis Group. With approximately 300 employees worldwide, 14 locations across several continents, and annual revenue of over 2 billion euros, we serve more than 1,500 customers in the steel, raw materials, and manufacturing industries. Our portfolio includes over 350 products, which, in addition to steel products such as rolled steel and pipes, primarily consist raw materials such as alloys, non-ferrous metals, minerals, coke, coal, and ores. In addition to international trade, we offer customized solutions for the supply of modern technologies and equipment for the steel and raw materials industries. We focus on long-term, trust-based partnerships with suppliers and customers worldwide. Our expertise ranges from project development and financing solutions to global logistics—making us a reliable partner throughout the entire supply and value chain.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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