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Specialist Back Office Origination

November 15, 2021 | Comments Off on Specialist Back Office Origination

Specialist Back Office Origination

Back Office is the process engine for commercial transactions in Statkraft. The process engine covers a responsibility for validation of commercial transactions, clearing and collaterals, contract settlements, revenue accounting operations and EU regulatory reporting for transaction across Europe. In a quick and changing environment, Back Office is building the bridge between commercial departments and finance units.

Back Office in Amsterdam is a part of European Back Office team which currently consists out of around 70 colleagues based in Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Oslo, London and Tirana.

Why Statkraft?

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That's what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don't see renewable energy as part of the solution - we believe it must be the solution. With us, you'll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there's more work to be done - that's why we need you to join us.

Working in Back Office Origination

Back Office Origination has the end to end process responsibility for Origination portfolios which consists of non-standardized products. The process responsibility includes trade control and deal validation, deal confirmations, invoicing, Profit & Loss reconciliation, external counterparty relations and support new products implementation for origination products.

As a Specialist in the Back Office Origination, you'll:

  • have a good understanding of the components of a trade deal and the implications for billing, Profit & Loss analysis, SAP booking and tax treatments
  • contribute to smooth and accurate daily operations in our team as well as support in month end activities
  • be responsible for trade validation, settlement different products, portfolios, and counterparts
  • have a close co-operation with Front Office, Middle Office and other units in the Finance Departments in Amsterdam, Dusseldorf and Oslo
About you:

We look for an experienced specialist from Back Office operations with the essential skills to future-proof our business and renewable energy solutions. That includes knowledge in:

  • process understanding and improvements with focus on end to end thinking
  • how to keep and develop a good collaboration with internal and external customers about all matters regarding operationalization of commercial contracts
  • preferably a university degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Experiences in these areas are also useful in your role:

  • Profound IT Skills, especially knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office 365
  • Knowledge from contract operations in an energy related company
  • A precise, accurate and systematic working style.
You will also need to enjoy working in fast-paced, challenging and international environment. At Statkraft, we're always looking for people with great social and communication skills. People who love to lead, teach, and help others learn. English language fluency is preferred. Other languages an advantage.

What we offer

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose - meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you'll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

  • Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including Linkedin Learning
  • The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds
  • The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say "My work is contributing to saving the planet"
  • A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave and work life balance principles (including flexible working solutions, 28 vacation days, possibility for 12 additional Flex Time days, opportunities for unpaid leave
  • Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes (including monetary childcare subsidy, an annual flexible spending budget, annual health care contribution, bonus eligibility).
Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we're a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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