EU Power & Gas Scheduler

Castleton Commodities International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

Volunteer days

Paid time off

Continued learning opportunities

Job summary

Castleton Commodities International in London is seeking a European Power & Gas Scheduler to support daily energy scheduling across power and gas markets. The role emphasizes nomination accuracy, deadline discipline, and close collaboration with trading desks.

Responsibilities include balancing and nominating activities, interfacing with TSOs and counterparties, and developing ad hoc reports. The successful candidate will have a numerate degree and experience with scheduling tools, SQL, Python,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, maths, economics or similar.
• Experience with power scheduling is preferred, but not required.
• Understanding of European power markets and day-ahead scheduling is preferred.
• Strong communication with trading desks, operations and market operators.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Balance and nominate across European power markets with timely accuracy.
• Coordinate with trading to reconcile positions and align nominations to trades.
• Interact with TSOs, counterparties, and market operators to resolve nominations.
• Assist in setting up markets, products, or scheduling systems for Europe.
• Nominate against interconnector rights and track capacity results.
• Reconcile trading activities and support imbalance and settlements.
• Develop ad hoc operational reports and improve desk processes.
• Lead or support change projects for new markets.
• Provide scheduling support for European gas positions including nominations and confirmations.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in numerate/technical discipline

Tools

ETRM systems

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

Castleton Commodities International is hiring a European Power & Gas Scheduler for its London office. The role supports daily energy scheduling activities across power and natural gas, including position reconciliation, interactions with power TSOs, and the development of ad hoc operational reports and processes. It provides direct exposure to physical energy trading operations in a dynamic environment where nomination accuracy, deadline discipline, and sound judgment are critical.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely balancing and nomination activity across CCI’s European power market areas.
• Coordinate with trading functions to reconcile positions and ensure nominated volumes are aligned to traded activity before gate closure.
• Interact with power TSOs, counterparties, and relevant market operators to resolve unmatched, rejected, or amended nominations.
• Assist in setting up markets, products, or scheduling systems for European power and related operational processes.
• Nominate against interconnector transmission rights and track capacity auction results, transfers, and curtailment impacts.
• Assist in reconciling trading activities and support imbalance, settlement and operational queries.
• Develop ad-hoc operational analysis reports and contribute to improvements in desk processes and controls.
• Lead or support change management projects to handle market changes or onboard new markets, where appropriate.
• Provide timely, accurate scheduling support for CCI’s European gas positions, including nominations, confirmations, and resolution of operational exceptions, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a numerate or technical discipline — Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, or similar; candidates from other backgrounds with strong quantitative ability will also be considered.
• Prior experience in power scheduling preferred but not required. Recent graduates interested in starting their career are encouraged to apply.
• Understanding of European power markets, day-ahead scheduling, nominations, and imbalance exposure is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with trading desks, operations teams, counterparties, and market operators.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail and willingness to work occasional weekends on a rotational basis.
• Experience with Continental market coupling, cross-border capacity allocation and TSO nomination platforms.
• Prior use of an ETRM or scheduling system in a live operational setting.
• SQL, Python or Power BI capability for position reconciliation, automation and reporting.
• Proficiency in an additional European language is advantageous.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high‑intensity environment with timely responsiveness and flexibility to work beyond normal business hours when required. This includes Weekend work (every 3rd weekend)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and high‑intensity environment including open‑floor plan if applicable to the position, with timely responsiveness and the ability to work beyond normal business hours when required.

Employee Programs & Benefits

CCI offers competitive benefits and programs to support our employees, their families and local communities. These include:

• Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits
• Employee assistance & wellness programs
• Parental and family leave policies
• CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.
• Charitable contribution match program
• Tuition assistance & reimbursement
• Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration AwardsEmployee discount program, including access to fitness facilities
• Competitive paid time off
• Continued learning opportunities

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