Engineer as Algo Trader / Flex Optimizer - Business Development (f / m / d)

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH is seeking a Short Term Algo Trader / Flex Optimizer in Essen. The role focuses on enhancing trading strategies and requires a university degree in a relevant field with experience in asset optimization. Join a diverse team driving progress in the energy transition.

Leistungen

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Sabbaticals

Family support services

Health and nutrition benefits

Employee benefits: share program and pension scheme

Qualifikationen

• University degree in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Experience in asset optimization and trading markets is desired.
• Hands-on, self-motivated with strong technical skills are preferred.

Aufgaben

• Improve automation of trading activities in short-term markets.
• Support integration of retail and large-scale flexibility.
• Analyze market data to identify opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Technical skills

Quantitative skills

Strong communication

Ausbildung

University degree in economics, finance, physics, or engineering

Tools

Python

SQL

Microsoft Azure

DeltaXE

Power Bot

Jobbeschreibung

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH (EEM) is a subsidiary of the E.ON Group based in Essen. Our main purpose is to coordinate access to trading markets for our regional business units, to bundle the associated chances and risks, and to provide innovative services. Our core competencies include portfolio strategies, risk management, and data processing. With activities in various European countries, we shape the future of energy.

At E.ON, diversity matters. We welcome all people and are convinced that differences make us stronger. Become part of our inclusive and diverse company culture! To create equal opportunities for everyone, we offer our positions in full or part-time.

Ready to become a Playmaker of the energy transition? Join our team in München or Essen and apply online as Short Term Algo Trader / Flex Optimizer (f/m/d). Are you brave enough to drive progress and forge new paths? Let’s make it work and create real impact together. We can’t wait to meet you! It’s on us to make new energy work.

Responsibilities:

1. Improve the automation of trading activities in the short-term markets
2. Support the business development and integration of retail and large-scale flexibility into the short-term markets
3. Identify and highlight trends and market developments to support commercial decision-making on portfolio flex
4. Analyze market data to identify opportunities in the markets
5. Analyze processes and tools, design and implement process automation with traders and IT teams
6. Develop and implement automated trading strategies contributing to Desk PNL
7. Build analytics and reports to monitor trading strategies' performance
8. Support the development of models and algorithms for market data and price forecasting
9. Develop relationships with peer analysts and traders across teams and locations
10. Manage internal and external stakeholders regarding flexibility projects
11. Act as an interface between Trading, Asset Management, and IT Experts

Your profile:

1. University degree in economics, finance, physics, engineering, or a comparable field
2. Excellent understanding of German Day Ahead, Intraday, and ancillary service markets
3. Experience in asset optimization, renewables trading, and physical spot markets
4. Proven track record in P&L contribution
5. Self-motivated, hands-on, with strong technical and quantitative skills
6. Experience in developing reports and algorithms; skilled in coding (e.g., Python, SQL)
7. Experience with data engineering and Microsoft Azure is advantageous
8. Experience with short-term IT systems like DeltaXE, Volue Algo Traders, Power Bot is advantageous
9. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement

To keep you motivated and healthy, we offer:

• Flexibility: hybrid work, flexible hours, sabbaticals, additional vacation
• Work from abroad: up to 20 days within the European economic area
• Flat hierarchies and a cooperative working style
• Modern, ergonomic work environment
• Opportunities for lifelong learning and development with the latest technology
• Family support services
• Health and nutrition benefits
• Employee benefits: share program, pension scheme, discounts, insurances
• Prime location with good public transport, parking, and charging points
• Mobility options: car and bicycle leasing