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Cerved

Business intelligence and credit risk analytics

Engagement Manager - Energy

Full-Time
€70k - €90k/yr
Senior
Master's
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
Hybrid
ConsultingStrategy & Management Consulting

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 6 years of work experience in strategic or management consulting firms or energy companies.
  • Solid knowledge of energy markets, including power, gas, and carbon dioxide.
  • Understanding of financial hedging instruments, including futures, options, and forwards.
  • Knowledge of the main energy trading and risk management systems.
  • Experience developing and using risk models and simulation methodologies.
  • Data analysis skills using advanced Excel, R, Python, SQL, or analogous tools.
  • An analytical orientation and a structured approach to problem-solving.
  • A consulting mindset and customer orientation.
  • Project management and team coordination capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • A master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or a related field.
  • Excellent written and spoken English-language skills.
Responsibilities
  • Support the definition and implementation of energy management and route-to-market strategies for utilities, energy trading operators, and energy-intensive companies.
  • Design and develop risk management frameworks, focusing on hedging strategies and optimization of energy portfolios.
  • Analyze and evaluate complex energy products, including power purchase agreements, contracts for difference, and derivatives.
  • Develop quantitative models for measuring and managing energy risks, including value at risk, profit at risk, and scenario analysis.
  • Contribute to complex projects in energy, trading, and energy markets.
  • Manage organizational transformation initiatives and business-process evolution programs.
  • Support the implementation and optimization of energy trading and risk management systems.
  • Manage client relationships, coordinate project activities, and ensure achievement of objectives.
  • Coordinate and support junior resources, fostering their professional growth and skills development.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree or specialization in Energy Management or Finance is preferred.
  • Experience with portfolio optimization and asset valuation.
  • Knowledge of energy-market regulation, including ARERA and the European Union Emissions Trading System.
  • Direct experience on an energy trading floor or desk.
  • Certifications such as Financial Risk Manager, Chartered Financial Analyst, or Energy Risk Professional.

About the company

Cerved is an Italian business intelligence and data analytics company helping organizations make informed financial, commercial, and credit decisions. Its services span credit and business ratings, fraud and compliance risk, lending decision support, credit management, and real estate valuation for SMEs, enterprises, and financial institutions. What sets Cerved apart is its blend of proprietary data, ratings expertise, and consulting built over decades in the Italian market. The goal is to help clients pursue sustainable, well-informed growth.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Donato Milanese, Italy

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • Cerved expects 2026 revenue recovery from Atoka and improved pricing across April-December.
  • July 2026 forecasts show Italian corporate revenues stabilizing, supporting demand for Cerved analytics.
  • Cost cuts lifted 2025 EBITDA margins to 41.8%, preserving cash during transition.

What critics are saying

  • S&P cut Cerved outlook negative on July 8, 2026 after 14% Q1 revenue decline.
  • Union strikes on March 25 and February 2, 2026 signal worsening labor relations and exits.
  • Without sustained recovery, 2029 refinancing becomes difficult on a stand-alone basis, threatening independence.

What makes Cerved unique

  • ION-backed Atoka launched in 2026, bundling AI sales intelligence with Cerved distribution.
  • Cerved retains Italian IP rights while ION funds modernization and global commercialization.
  • Cerved Industry Forecast covers 750,000 companies, giving unmatched Italian credit and sector coverage.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options