Project Manager Power Trading / Short-Term Trading (f/m/d)

Job Description

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH (EEM) is a subsidiary of the E.ON Group based in Essen. Our main purpose is to coordinate access to trading markets for our regional business units, bundle the associated chances and risks, and provide innovative services. Our core competencies include portfolio strategies, risk management, and data processing.

With activities in various European countries, we shape the future of energy. At E.ON, diversity matters. We welcome all people and believe it makes us stronger. Become part of our inclusive and diverse company culture!

We offer our positions in full or part-time to create equal opportunities for everyone. Ready to become a Playmaker of the energy transition? Join our team in München and apply online as Head of Short-Term Operations & Flex Trading (f/m/d). Are you brave enough to drive progress and forge new paths?

Let's make it work and create real impact together. We can't wait to meet you! It's on us to make new energy work.

Your Tasks

• Manage a team of experts supporting the short-term operations of E.ON Energy Markets, including project management, market analytics, meteorology, and algo trading.
• Drive the development of automated trading strategies for flexible assets in Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders regarding flex projects.
• Act as an interface between regional trading teams, asset management, and the development team for our virtual power plant.
• Take commercial responsibility for algo/auto trading strategies on the short-term markets.
• Support the setup of new products, assets, or processes for short-term trading from the business side.
• Ensure constant improvement and further automation of trading processes with our IT team.
• Support and drive the personal development of team members.

Your Profile

• Excellent degree in Engineering, Energy Economics, or a similar discipline.
• Excellent understanding of the Day Ahead, Intraday, and ancillary service markets in Germany, the Netherlands, and/or the UK.
• Profound understanding of market rules, processes, and regulations around physical short-term trading.
• Experience as a Power Trader, Power Optimizer, or similar role.
• Experience in short-term gas operation is advantageous.
• Team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic market and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Highly entrepreneurial with a proven track record in P&L contribution.

Fluency in English and German is required.

We are committed to solving climate change and fostering a diverse, innovative community. Our benefits include flexible working options, work-from-abroad opportunities, flat hierarchies, modern work environments, personal growth opportunities, family support services, health and nutrition benefits, employee share programs, pension schemes, and more. Our location offers excellent public transport, free parking, and e-vehicle charging points. We also provide leasing options for private cars and bicycles, and a subsidized Deutschland Ticket.

We value fair application procedures and early involvement of our disability representatives. Please inform us via the application form if you require technical or organizational adjustments for the application process. We are happy to provide these.