Quantitative Trader (m/f/d)

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Schoeller Ventures GmbH is the innovation and venture development platform of the Schoeller Family. Our mission is to build and scale businesses that deliver sustainable impact—ranging from circular packaging solutions such as Multiloop to next-generation energy systems. Through our energy-focused venture, GESI Giga Batteries, we are actively shaping the future of energy infrastructure by developing and operating advanced battery storage systems (BESS). Founded and led by a visionary team of C-level leaders from Deutsche Telekom, Siemens Industries, Munich Re, and BCG, GESI has made significant progress on the road to building its first BESS locations. We are now extending the focus of this project into the operational side of the BESS locations by developing AI-powered electricity trading, reinforcing our commitment to decarbonized, resilient energy systems.

About Schoeller Ventures

Schoeller Ventures GmbH is the innovation and venture development platform of the Schoeller Family. Our mission is to build and scale businesses that deliver sustainable impact—ranging from circular packaging solutions such as Multiloop to next-generation energy systems. Through our energy-focused venture, GESI Giga Batteries, we are actively shaping the future of energy infrastructure by developing and operating advanced battery storage systems (BESS). Founded and led by a visionary team of C-level leaders from Deutsche Telekom, Siemens Industries, Munich Re, and BCG, GESI has made significant progress on the road to building its first BESS locations. We are now extending the focus of this project into the operational side of the BESS locations by developing AI-powered electricity trading, reinforcing our commitment to decarbonized, resilient energy systems.

The Role

We’re seeking a Quantitative Trader to help build and run the backbone of our AI-based trading operations across European power markets. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an early-stage team within a growing venture environment—where you'll blend energy expertise, leadership, quantitative modeling, and technical implementation.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategy Design & Execution

• Lead the design, backtesting, and deployment of short-term electricity trading strategies


• Translate market signals and price patterns into actionable trading logic

Model Development & Forecasting

• Work with data scientists to co-develop machine learning and deep learning models for market forecasting


• Analyze historical data and market behavior to continuously improve signal quality

Asset Optimization & Trading Infrastructure

• Enhance our optimization frameworks for battery storage and grid participation


• Collaborate on the development of scalable trading platforms and operational tools

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

• Enjoy building complex systems from scratch and seeing them through to real-world applications


• Are passionate about the energy transition and understand the role of flexibility assets


• Are decisive under uncertainty and thrive in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments


• Value pragmatic experimentation over theoretical perfection


• Communicate clearly and work effectively across disciplines

Your Toolkit Ideally Includes…

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Applied Math)


• 4+ years experience in short-term power markets (Germany/Central Europe strongly preferred)


• Strong Python skills (other languages a plus)


• Familiarity with cloud platforms


• Working knowledge of battery storage economics and ancillary services markets


• Experience developing or maintaining algorithmic trading infrastructure


• Understanding of market microstructure and auction-based power exchanges (EPEX, Nord Pool)


• Optional: Familiarity with real-time telemetry systems, EMS, or energy market APIs


• Bonus: Background in quantitative finance or high-frequency trading strategies

Why Join Schoeller Ventures?

• Help build, launch and scale a high-impact energy venture backed by industrial expertise and capital


• Flexible work environment: remote-friendly, with optional access to our House of Circularity in Pullach


• Competitive compensation tailored to startup growth and long-term success

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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