Junior Intraday Power Trader — Iberian Markets

Statkraft; Madrid; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Statkraft in Madrid is seeking a Junior Intraday Shift Trader to join the 24/7 Energy Management team. With training and support from experienced colleagues, you will learn to balance renewable generation, dispatch flexible assets and optimize positions across Iberian short-term power markets.

The role offers a strong development path toward becoming an independent shift trader within a European short-term trading organisation, where commercial judgement, technology and operational excellence

Qualifications

• A relevant university degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, energy, economics, maths, physics, computer science or a related field
• A strong interest in power markets, renewable energy, trading, dispatch operations or energy management
• Analytical capabilities and a structured approach to problem solving
• Comfort working with numbers, data, digital tools and operational systems
• A high sense of responsibility, attention to detail and willingness to follow robust operational processes
• Good communication and teamwork skills in an international environment
• Ability to learn quickly, receive feedback and progressively take ownership
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 shift environment
• Fluent Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured onboarding and training programme covering Iberian power markets, operational systems, shift routines and risk controls
• Monitor renewable generation, battery storage and flexible asset portfolios in real time under the guidance of experienced shift traders
• Support the execution of trades and operational actions across Iberian short-term power markets
• Learn to identify and respond to forecast changes, market movements, imbalance exposure and operational constraints
• Supervise automated trading and optimisation applications, elevate anomalies and support safe operational intervention
• Contribute to accurate shift handovers, operational documentation, incident follow-up and continuous improvement
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, asset operators and transmission system operators in line with established procedures
• Apply trading mandates, operational controls and compliance requirements consistently during every shift
• Work with quantitative analysts, developers, portfolio managers and traders to improve tools, models and processes
• Develop practical knowledge of battery optimisation, flexibility products and renewable portfolio management
• Build the judgement, discipline and ownership required to take increasing responsibility during live market situations
• Contribute to an open learning culture through feedback, knowledge sharing and structured reflection

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Fluent Spanish

Fluent English

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Relevant university degree in engineering, energy, economics, maths, physics or computer science

Tools

Python

SQL

Data analytics tools

Optimization tools

Job description

Statkraft in Madrid is seeking a Junior Intraday Shift Trader to join the 24/7 Energy Management team. With training and support from experienced colleagues, you will learn to balance renewable generation, dispatch flexible assets and optimize positions across Iberian short-term power markets.

The role offers a strong development path toward becoming an independent shift trader within a European short-term trading organisation, where commercial judgement, technology and operational excellence