Head of Energy Markets and Trading

Summary

Join Sympower's growing international team and help accelerate the energy transition as the Head of Energy Markets and Trading. Lead revenue optimization & trading strategy, develop and execute trading and revenue optimization strategies, and oversee trading operations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in origination, wholesale market trading or within the trading and operations department of an energy company
• Strong background in energy markets (day-ahead, intraday, imbalance) and trading operations
• Experience with EPEX Spot and/or Nord Pool platforms
• Deep understanding of energy market processes, BRP requirements, and ETRM systems
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills, with trading optimization knowledge
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in scaling up and working with remote, multi-country teams
• Passion for the energy transition and values-driven organizations. Nordic market experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead Sympower's Revenue Optimization & Trading Strategy
• Develop and execute trading and revenue optimization strategies, focusing on Battery Energy Storage systems
• Collaborate with Data and Product teams to design, prioritize, and deliver optimization products and integrations with energy markets and TSOs
• Develop and Scale the Trading Function
• Establish wholesale market trading processes (day-ahead, intraday, imbalance markets)
• Define roles and capabilities to scale the trading and settlement teams
• Manage the Trading Operations
• Oversee the Energy Trading and Settlement desks, handling day-ahead, intraday trades, and ancillary services
• Manage reconciliation, nominations, imbalance obligations, and ensure revenue maximization per MW

Benefits

• 30 Days Paid Holiday Leave
• 1 Day Paid Wellness Leave
• 1 Day Paid Birthday Leave
• Paid Maternity and Partner Leave
• Pawternity Leave
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
• Remote Office Budget
• Internet Allowance
• Development Plan & Budget
• Stock Appreciation Rights
• 2 Days Paid Volunteer Leave