Intraday Trader Gas & Power
Job Description
At Vattenfall, we don’t just do energy , we exist to help our customers power their lives in ever climate smarter ways and free from fossil fuel within one generation.
If you are looking for interesting challenges and the opportunity to be part of this change, then join our diverse and talented team and make a difference.
Our Business Area (BA) Markets is looking for the right person to fill the position as
Intraday Trader Gas & Power
in our office in Hamburg .
Your job
As an Intraday Trader you work together with highly skilled individuals in a multi-national and dynamic environment. You are the key contact person for our internal and external customers.
As a member of the 24 / 7 team you are mainly our trader on the intraday markets and exchanges, but to some extent as well beyond that.
You are an integral part of bringing our assets and customers to the market as well as developing our proprietary trading strategies.
We permanently develop and adapt our processes to changes in the market, securing and maximizing value in the Vattenfall Group as well as the Vattenfall Energy Trading value chain.
Our ambition is to be the benchmark of the industry.
Your key responsibilities
- Keep track of the relevant markets and market developments
- Provide an excellent market access and service to our internal and external customers
- Develop and successfully execute intraday trading strategies
- Continuously improve our quality, speed and efficiency
- Foster advanced cooperation internally and externall
Qualifications
- University degree (e.g. Mathematics, Physics, Economics etc.)
- Ideally more than 2 years of trading experience in a comparable role and with a strong track record
- In-depth knowledge of the Intraday markets, ideally on power
- Strong commercial mindset in combination with very good analytical skills
- Ability to leverage market knowledge into profitable trading strategies
- High willingness of decision making on own analysis
- Excellent communication skills and good knowledge of English spoken and written, while German and other language skills are advantageous, but not a condition
- Reliable team player who is proactively supporting the team approach
- Resilience and determination to win it every day
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a trading organization, that offers excellent career development opportunities
- Programming skills and knowledge about algorithmic trading would be an asset
Additional Information
Benefits
Your development is a priority at Vattenfall BA Markets. Your professional journey will benefit from working in the exciting industry of energy trading, and in interdisciplinary teams.
To support your career, we offer opportunities to grow through training, job rotations, talent programs and a working environment that stimulates learning.
Our work culture at Vattenfall is excellent. We have an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Modern and flexible working conditions, including mobile work, promote wellbeing.
In Germany, our work week consists of 37.5 hours with, in many cases, the possibility to work part-time. Up to 49% of your working time can be mobile work, and you are entitled to 30 days of vacation per year.
Your health is important to us. We provide several health programs and support throughout potentially challenging life situations.
Your colleagues will be another highlight. We employ inspiring people with diverse backgrounds. Together with our culture and your tasks, they form an interesting and fun place to work.
Additionally , we offer retirement planning with a company pension scheme, a subsidised public transport ticket and a job bike.
Mid of 2024, we will move into our new state of the art building next to Elbbrücken. Until then you can find our office in the heart of Hamburg.
More information
We welcome your application in English, no later than 21st of May 2024 . We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our Recruiter Jil Ungethüm via phone at +49 40 79022 1378.
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity.
Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.
The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process.
The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, called Validata.
In addition, a certificate of good conduct (i.e. criminal record certificate) is required for certain positions.
We look forward to receiving your application!