Junior Intraday Shift Trader

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 has been making clean energy possible for over a century. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. With us, you will build a forward-looking career and contribute directly to the integration of renewable energy into the power system.

As part of the build-up of our Madrid 24/7 setup, we are looking for motivated early-career professionals who want to develop in intraday power trading and dispatch operations. You will join a structured learning environment, work alongside experienced traders and progressively take responsibility in live market operations.

Working in Energy Management:

Providing power efficiently and reliably is one of the core challenges of an energy system with increasing solar and wind generation. Our intraday trading teams execute day-to-day market activities and optimise Statkraft’s Origination activities and owned assets. Origination and Energy Management work closely together, combining commercial expertise with 24/7 optimisation capabilities across short-term markets.

The teams balance intermittent generation, dispatch flexible assets and use manual and automated trading solutions. We operate critical infrastructure and therefore combine commercial decision-making with safe, reliable and compliant operations.

What do we do?

Energy Management is responsible for balancing renewable generation, dispatching flexible assets and optimising positions across short-term power markets. Traders monitor forecasts and market movements, supervise automated applications, coordinate with internal stakeholders and asset operators, and take operational decisions around the clock.

Spain is a core growth market for Statkraft, combining large-scale renewable generation and storage with an integrated Markets and Origination platform. The Madrid team will support the continued development of Statkraft’s short-term trading and flexibility optimisation activities in Spain.

Job Description

As a Junior Intraday Shift Trader for Spain, you will be part of Statkraft’s growing 24/7 Energy Management team. With training, coaching and support from experienced colleagues, you will learn to balance renewable generation, dispatch flexible assets and optimise positions across Iberian short-term power markets.

You will work where commercial judgement, technology and operational excellence come together. The role offers a strong development path towards becoming an independent shift trader within an advanced European short-term trading organisation.

In this role you will:

• 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

Qualifications

We are looking for analytical, commercially minded and dependable candidates who want to build a career in short-term power trading and energy management. You are comfortable working with data and operational systems, remain composed under time pressure, and are motivated to learn in a 24/7 environment.

You bring:

• A relevant university degree or equivalent qualification in engineering, energy, economics, mathematics, 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

It would be an advantage if you also have:

• Initial knowledge of Iberian power markets, OMIE or Red Eléctrica
• Internship, graduate or early professional experience in trading, dispatch, control room operations, energy forecasting or asset management
• Experience with Python, SQL, data analytics or optimisation tools
• Exposure to renewable generation, battery storage or other flexible assets
• Experience working in time-critical, operational or customer-facing environments

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose. You will contribute to the energy transition while developing practical expertise in renewable portfolio optimisation and short-term power markets. This includes:

• A structured onboarding and development pathway with coaching from experienced traders and dispatch professionals
• Hands-on exposure to live Iberian power markets, renewable generation, batteries and flexible assets
• Unlimited learning opportunities at different levels of the organisation, including digital learning and leadership programmes
• The opportunity to grow your career within a global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates
• A collaborative culture focused on operational excellence, continuous learning and responsible decision-making
• Flexible working solutions, parental leave and work-life balance principles, adapted to the requirements of a 24/7 shift role

For us, the ideas of committed and ambitious colleagues make the difference. If you want to share our passion for renewable energy, develop as an intraday shift trader and be part of tomorrow’s energy world,

To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.