Job description
Description
The position Our Trading analysts create value for our customers. They are responsible for generating revenue by bidding and optimising Sympower managed assets, into Balancing and wholesale markets.
As an Trading and Operations Analyst, you are responsible for day-ahead trading and real-time bid monitoring which includes trading and changing bids to optimize revenues and minimize operational costs
You will also be responsible for monitoring customer assets, ensuring uptime and act as the central point of contact for customer operations.
What is in it for you
We are committed to creating an inclusive, values-based culture where everyone feels that they belong and has the opportunity to do meaningful work.
We offer a market competitive compensation package, including but not limited to:
30 Days Paid Holiday Leave
1 Day Paid Wellness Leave
1 Day Paid Birthday Leave
Paid Maternity and Partner Leave
Pawternity Leave
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Remote Office Budget
Internet Allowance
Development Plan & Budget
Stock Appreciation Rights
2 Days Paid Volunteer Leave
Learn about all of our benefits on our careers page.
Requirements
What you will do
Optimising Sympower’s assets and portfolio management
Daily trade operations
Monitor and analyze the market
Trade adjustments, corrections, optimization of revenues, minimizing costs and fines
Obtain information from customers required to bid (get forecasts, etc)
Monitoring the availability of assets.
Create reports to show the results of trading and monitoring
Working scheduled hours on the trading desk, approx 60% of your working time (as of current structure, that could potentially change). There are three shifts you will be working on together with your team mates:
Morning: 06-14:30 CET 30 min lunch weekdays
Evening: 14:00-22:00 CET
Weekends: 4 flexible hours Saturdays
What you will need
Must haves:
Fluent in English
Availability and willingness to work full time (40 hours) across different shifts (day, evening and weekends). Mainly starting with the evening shift.
Analytical and quantitative skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, e.g. Excel and at intermediate level programming languages e.g. python, sql, etc.
Detail-oriented aptitude; a high degree of accuracy is required
Self-starter: ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively in a high paced environment
Interest in (short-term) energy markets
Quantitative background: e.g. finance, engineering, maths
Nice to haves:
Knowledge of energy and/or demand response markets
Knowledge of BESS and/or RES markets
Proficiency in another EU language (SE, GR, FI, ES, NL)
Experience in finance processes/ invoicing
Work or internship experience at a utility company, TSO, DSO or similar
Who we are
Sympower is accelerating the global transition towards ‘net-zero’ by helping to build smarter, cleaner renewable energy systems. Using our proprietary software platform, we help balance the supply and demand of electricity across international energy networks.
We help businesses, grid operators, asset owners and other energy stakeholders around the world reduce their carbon emissions, integrate more distributed renewable energy resources, and generate new revenue streams by participating in demand-side response services.
Learn more about us in this video!
In 2022, Sympower became acertified B Corp, which shows the company is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency across 5 impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.
Sympower is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees!
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