Job Description
1. Calibrate and execute trading strategies in day-ahead and intraday power markets to maximize profitability
2. Monitor market fundamentals, price drivers, and interconnection flows to identify trading opportunities
3. Optimize the asset portfolio on the short-term time horizon by identifying opportunities along the value chain of DAM, IDA, IDC and imbalance markets
4. Collaborate with forecasting and analytics teams to refine price models and market predictions
5. Contribute to the development of the short-term trading team by mentoring junior traders and enhancing processes
6. Guide the system development and cooperation with other functional teams from the commercial angle, such as interconnected forecasting systems (meteorology, network congestions, system state, imbalance market analysis), algorithmic trading, commercial logic of aggregators, etc
Qualifications
7. Degree in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, physics, engineering)
8. 1-5 years of experience in power spot trading, with a strong track record in day-ahead and intraday markets
9. In-depth knowledge of European power markets, including market rules and imbalance price formulation mechanisms in multiple jurisdictions, specific CWE or SWE geographical experience is advantageous
10. Strong analytical skills and preference for proficiency in tools like Python, R, or SQL for data analysis and forecasting
11. Knowledge of the upcoming regulatory changes (MARI, PICASSO)