COURBEVOIE, FR
19 days ago
New Business Officer

 

About US (GEMS):

ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales (GEMS) provides energy supply solutions and risk management services to support its clients through their decarbonization journey, while optimizing ENGIE’s assets and contributing to value creation.

ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services with a leading energy management business, piloted by its entity "Global Energy Management & Sales" who built its savoir-faire managing the Group’s large and diverse asset portfolio over 20+ years.

3,600 employees around the world develop our solutions, through +20 international business platforms. We cover the full energy mix: renewable and thermal power, natural gas & LNG, biomass, environmental products. Our experts provide tailor made solutions based on a wide range of savoir-faire in energy management with a strong focus on decarbonation and decentralization.

Our 190,000 clients span the entire value chain: producers, asset developers, financial players, utilities, distributors and industrials. Our global reach and strong local presence enable us to offer these diverse clients tailor-made services and respond to rapid changes in mature or emerging markets alike.

Our 4 expertises:

• Asset management

• Energy transition services

• Energy supply & global commodities

• Risk management & market access

 

At GEMS we encourage breakthrough results, team spirit, curiosity and innovation while preserving the right work/life balance for you.

 

More info on GEMS Hub (https://gems.engie.com) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/engie-global-energy-management-solutions).

Context:

You will join the DRIVE  team, part of the Operational Excellence expertise Centre, one of the few departments within GEMS offering a transversal view over the organization. You will report directly to the Head of DRIVE.

The Operational Excellence Expertise Centre is acting as Gatekeeper of GEMS operational standards, Key driver of  continuous and sustainable improvements on the front to accounting chain, Provider of a framework within which new business initiatives can be accelerated in a secured way, Quality achieved through quantitative measurement using the Operational Risk Management tools.

In this context, DRIVE team acts as a Driver of GEMS transformation , New Business validation , Legal Entities Management, GEMS best in class process, Metier Standards with an objective of simplification and standardization whilst being an enabler for business development and strategic implementation. 

 

DRIVE team acts as transversal point of contact between the business lines and Expertise Centre’s , leading transformation programs and coordinating new products appropral process, new activities, exceptional transactions , managing all stakeholders from Front Office (initiating the request) to support functions including  operational functions such as Back Office, Finance, Risk, Legal , TAX or IT and Control Functions (e.g. Compliance, Internal Control ). The New Business Officer has the full responsibility of the impact assessment cross functions and cross countries.

Since 2022 the New Business Team has taken over the lead on Creation/ Closure of Legal Entities. In this capacity, the team will be in charge of leading the associated initiatives by conducting the appropriate workshops, coordinating and proposing the most viable and compliant set up compared to GEMS Standards.

 This is a role that requires intensive knowledge of Global Markets / CIB activities as products handled by Drive  team can be financial market products . A good knowledge of Commodities market is a plus.

Role: Conduct a full Impact assessment of new product, new activity, new businesses, new fixing, new commodities .. .request by Front Office Coordinate all stakeholders that might be involved in this process Project management of new product, strategy, model , business initiatives or Legal Entities creation/closure Be an enabler of business opportunities whilst being gatekeeper of process standards and data quality in new product process Owner of approved products classification referential Propose out of the box ideas and challenge status quo when necessary Develop strong partnership with all front to accounting teams Enabling business transformation by Managing transversal Projects / Programs Leading robust project & process improvement Diagnosis and reviewing processes / activities Defining and Monitoring remediation plans Heightening GEMS operational standards Leading and Coordinating New Business, New Products, exceptional transactions validation process Realizing a full transversal Impact assessment for new product, new activity Driving the definition of target processes leveraging on business Subject Matter experts located in each of  the business lines: the target process definition will be driven by its alignment to GEMS Franchise developments objectives as well as its ability to allow processes simplification & standardization Ensure central business project coordination in close partnership with Business Platform, Expertise Centers and IT Hard skills:

Must have:

Project Management experience possibly on investment banking side Analytical and Communication skills as this role requires to identify all involved parties, perform an impact assessment of new activities and make sure the target  operating Model  is aligned cross strakeholders Knowledge of financial products , mostly commodities Team player, taking initiative to lead and coordinate while leveraging on the team’s skills Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multinational trading environment, Proven organisational skills and attention to detail and ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment In-depth knowledge of front office to accounting processes Demonstrated Change Management skills Proficient analysis and delivery of presentations and documentation Very good data manipulation and analysis skills High reliability, quality and timeliness of deliverables Soft skills: Must have: Ability to work under pressure Team player, taking initiative to lead and coordinate while leveraging on the team’s skills Propose out of the box ideas and challenge status quo when necessary High reliability, quality and timeliness of deliverables Develop strong partnership with all front to accounting teams Ability to interact with senior management and multiple stakeholders with persuasion and impact, at each level of the organization Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to lead projects, to collaborate in teams as well as to work autonomously Organizational and empowerment skills Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including: management, business experts, control function representatives, Group Education and professional background: You have a master degree (preferably in engineering and/or economics), with at least 10-15 years of professional experience, gained within the energy or banking sector. You have a good understanding of energy products and financial markets or you are willing to develop your skills in this domain with a proven track record of successful delivery . Languages: Strong communication skills in English and French are essential . All documentation should be in English Travels: The role may require travels within all GEMS locations.

 

If you meet these requirements, then you are the talent we are looking for. Do not waste time! 

Apply by attaching your updated CV, regardless your gender.

 

ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales is committed to create a gender-neutral environment that unlocks the potential of everyone and provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals. 

 

All our positions are open to people with disabilities, please let your recruiter know if you need reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the recruitment process, they will be happy to assist you. 

 

About ENGIE:

Our group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Our purpose (“raison d’être”) is to act to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions, reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet. We rely on our key businesses (gas, power, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. With our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are a community of Imaginative Builders, committed every day to more harmonious progress.

 

 

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