(Junior) Intraday Trader d / f / m - Automated & Intraday Trading Desk - Inklusiver Job

RWE; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A major energy trading firm in Essen is seeking an Intraday Trader to manage a portfolio of over 20 GW and oversee sophisticated algo trading tools. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a degree in a relevant field, and is fluent in English. This role offers the opportunity to work on Europe's largest energy trading floor and includes a competitive salary and benefits.

Leistungen

Competitive remuneration package

Annual bonus

Access to fitness centre

Supportive, inclusive work environment

On-site barista and restaurants

Qualifikationen

• Strong interest in commercial aspects and analytical thinking.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Eagerness to explore new trading strategies.

Aufgaben

• Navigate large asset options and adapt to short flex positions.
• Manage RWEST's intraday trading in multiple European power markets.
• Oversee the operation of the desk's algo software.
• Identify opportunities to maximize value from RWE's asset fleet.
• Innovate trading strategies for market expansion.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Commercial understanding

Decision making under pressure

Team player

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Degree in business administration, economics, mathematics, data science, or banking/industrial economics

Tools

Trading software

SQL

R

Python

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Automated & Intraday Trading desk is the central commercial hub at RWEST for all continental European intraday activities in power markets. Additionally, a large and continuously expanding portfolio of systematic strategies in spot markets is managed by traders. Being a pioneer in intraday and automated power trading, the desk runs a holistic and complex algorithmic framework that repeatedly trades RWE's flexible hydro and thermal assets plus batteries, outages, the sharply increasing renewables exposure as well as 3rd party flow.

You will work at a top tier power trading desk on Europe\'s largest energy trading floor together with experienced Intraday Traders in a 24 / 7 shift system as well as dedicated Algo Traders. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of over 20 GW installed capacity across various asset classes and our desk looks forward excitedly to additional 3 GW of RWE\'s battery investment pipeline in the very near future.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Ownership: Navigate large asset options and swiftly adapt to positions of short flex, such as outages or sudden updates in renewable production, consistently striving to surpass market performance benchmarks
• Portfolio Coverage: Take charge of RWEST's intraday trading activities across several European power markets in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Scandinavia, and Italy
• Algorithmic Steering: Direct the operation of the desk's sophisticated in-house algo software, overseeing thousands of deals daily and ensuring precise timing and execution on power exchanges like EPEX SPOT or Nord Pool Spot
• Value Maximisation: Identify and capitalise on opportunities to extract maximum value from RWE's flexible asset fleet in both liquid and illiquid markets, fostering collaborative discussions with team members
• Innovation and Strategy: Innovate and challenge proprietary trading strategies, contributing to the expansion of the desk's strategic purview
• Market Expansion Support: Assist in new market entries and product implementations, leveraging internal expertise to drive success
• Collaborative Environment: Participate in an agile SCRUM working environment, collaborating closely with the desk's dedicated automated trading IT Squad and software engineers

Your powerful skills

• Show a keen interest in commercial aspects and analytical thinking, with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced trading environment
• Have a strong grasp of commercial understanding to recognise and identify trading opportunities
• Be able to work with minimal supervision and make effective decisions under pressure
• Demonstrate an eagerness to explore new trading strategies and approaches
• Be an excellent team player and demonstrate professionalism in collaboration with stakeholders
• Fluent in English
• Hold a degree in relevant fields like business administration, economics, mathematics, data science, or banking / industrial economics

Advantageous, but not a must

• Basic knowledge of trading software or exchange trading
• First experience in SQL, R, Python, or Tableau
• First experience in back-test analysis for trading
• Proficiency in German

What we value most is passion, willingness to learn and a determined and resilient work ethic. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills above we would still like to hear from you.

Benefits you can rely on

We really appreciate you going the extra mile and using every ounce of energy when the heat is on. That's why we want to make your time with us as enjoyable as possible. At RWE Supply & Trading we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a range of competitive benefits, we not only offer excellent development prospects and an attractive remuneration package, but also take care of your well-being and understand that life-work integration is essential. Also our offer includes the following perks :

• Work at the commercial heart of RWE - right on one of Europe\'s largest trading floors directly shaping the energy transition
• Take responsibility for a commercial P&L including annual bonus
• Join a diverse and multicultural team in a highly dynamic and rapidly growing business
• Benefit from an embedded, dedicated expert team of software engineers who design, code, and support 24 / 7 the customised software for the Intraday Traders
• State-of-the-art campus with free fitness centre, child care, on-site barista & restaurants

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Any questions? Contact HR : Pia König, [email protected]

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion / belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world\'s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit around 2,200-strong team\'s drawn from over 90 countries, and operates Europe\'s largest and most advanced energy trading floor - trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants\' dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there\'s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you\'ll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.