Sustainability Manager m/f/t

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, Essen, Germany (DE), London or Swindon, United Kingdom (GB)

To start as soon as possible, Full time, Permanent

Your future plans

This role offers a unique opportunity for sustainability and energy transition enthusiasts to shape the development of RWE Supply & Trading GmbH (RWEST). In close interaction with senior management & our commercial desks you will develop a clear understanding of the impact of sustainability related requirements on our business, link these to a strategic view and prepare recommendations to the Executive Board. You will be involved in the project management of strategic initiatives and take over own responsibility for recurring assessments and sustainability management tasks. This role also includes operational processes to be carried out with a hands-on mentality.

• As part of the newly formed Sustainability team at RWE Supply & Trading GmbH you will contribute to establish a value focused sustainability management
• Drive the development of a sustainability strategy tailored to the specific needs of the company, which safeguards RWEST’s successful performance and value creation against ESG and market related sustainability risks
• Support the commercial teams in developing and implementing sustainable business models and practices meeting the increasing expectations of various stakeholders
• Review and implement national, European and global ESG regulation
• Analyse individual counterparties, products and countries as to their compliance with ESG standards and derive proposals on effective mitigation measures
• Represent RWEST interests at ESG bodies like Bettercoal
• As point of contact to the RWE AG Sustainability team you will support group wide initiatives and reporting
• Raise awareness of sustainability requirements, risks and opportunities and drive the integration of sustainability into the company DNA

Your powerful skills

• University degree in economics, legal, engineering or natural sciences, ideally with reference to the energy industry or sustainability management
• Professional experience in the energy or industrial sector and in project management
• Ability to work across hierarchies in an intercultural corporate environment
• Analytical skills with an ability to think creatively
• Advanced presentation skills to prepare an efficient decision making
• Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills
• High self-motivation, enjoy working in a team in order to achieve joint success, paired with a feedback culture
• Ability to work on sensitive matters in a fast moving environment
• Fluent spoken and written English and at least basic knowledge of German is mandatory

Advantageous, but not a must

• Basic knowledge of the trading business and international commodity markets
• Familiar with ESG ratings, compliance management and a stakeholder oriented sustainability management
• Experience of defining and implementing cross functional processes
• Track record in management consulting is a plus

Benefits you can rely on

At RWE, you will find all the advantages of a large technology group. And some merits that are even more crucial: openness and real team work. For we are open to the future and are building on the strengths of each and every individual. We value his/her work and opinion; we listen, pursue active ideas management and engage in direct exchanges. Respect, appreciation and mutual trust are the hallmarks of cooperation within the international RWE team.

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Any questions? Lisa Beyer (Recruiting), T: +49 152 57902517, Christina Ullrich (specialist department), T: +49 152 09156363

We look forward to meeting you!

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