Short Term Power Trader

Oliver James; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading energy company in Milan is seeking a Short-Term Power Trader to optimize the power supply portfolio. The role involves executing trading activities, developing trading algorithms, and conducting market analysis. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, at least 3 years of experience, and proficiency in tools like Excel and Python. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to the energy transition with innovative solutions.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years of experience in day-ahead and intraday power trading.
• Solid understanding of European power markets, focusing on the Italian market.
• Strong analytical skills and results-driven approach.

Mansioni

• Execute trading activities on Day-Ahead and Intraday power markets.
• Develop and maintain automated trading algorithms.
• Perform in-depth analysis to identify trading opportunities.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Proficiency in Excel

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Formazione

University degree in engineering, economics, mathematics, finance, or related field

Strumenti

Excel

Python

Matlab

SQL

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Join to apply for the Short-Term Power Trader role at Oliver James. A leading energy company is looking for a Short-Term Power Trader to join its Energy Markets team based in Milan. This strategic role is central to managing and optimizing the short-term power supply portfolio, with a focus on the Italian electricity market. The ideal candidate is a proactive and analytical professional ready to contribute to the energy transition through innovative, data-driven solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Execute trading activities on the Day-Ahead and Intraday power markets, with a specific focus on Italy.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automated trading algorithms for physical power assets.
• Perform in-depth analysis of market drivers to identify trading opportunities and manage risks.
• Collaborate with internal IT and data science teams on forecasting and short-term trading models.
• Ensure thorough documentation of all implemented models, trading logics, and operational processes.

Requirements

• University degree in engineering, economics, mathematics, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in day-ahead and intraday power trading.
• Solid understanding of European power markets, with a strong focus on the Italian market and dispatching dynamics.
• Strong analytical skills, structured mindset, and a results-driven approach.
• Proficient in Excel, VBA, Python (preferred) and/or Matlab, and SQL.
• Fluent in both Italian and English (spoken and written).
• Team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude toward learning and development.