Trading Business Analyst

Summary

Join Sympower as a key partner and facilitator between Trading and Operations, Data/ML, and BESS teams. You will directly impact how trading requirements translate into smart model specifications and real-world solutions, ensuring pricing and optimization algorithms meet fast-paced trading needs. This role involves bringing advanced analytics into front-office decision-making and leading efforts to keep operations efficient across wholesale electricity and ancillary markets. You will manage a diverse portfolio of C&I, BESS, and RES assets and collaborate across teams and with external partners. Sympower offers a competitive compensation package and a values-based culture.

Requirements

• 4–8 years in roles like Trading Business Analyst, Quantitative Analyst with operations experience, or Trading Operations specialist in commodity trading, energy, or utilities
• Strong knowledge of power/renewables markets, European structures, and ancillary services
• Experience with quantitative modeling, optimization, and forecasting for asset-backed trading
• Familiar with trading processes, ETRM systems, grid operators, and energy exchanges
• Proficient in data analytics and working-level programming (strong plus),e.g., Python, SQL
• Skilled in stakeholder and project management, connecting technical, commercial, and operational teams
• Relevant degree (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Economics) or business/finance background with technical training

Responsibilities

• Bridge Between Teams: Align Trading, ML/Data, and BESS strategies, translate trading needs into actionable specs
• Optimize Trading Operations: Support new market entry with clear roadmaps for BESS, RES, and demand response, and improve tools, dashboards, and processes to enhance efficiency in existing markets
• Model Validation: Review and refine pricing, dispatch, and risk models for accuracy and usability
• System Integration: Work with tech teams to embed tools into trading workflows and automate reporting
• Market Insights: Analyze data, run scenarios, and provide insights to inform trading decisions and strategies

Preferred Qualifications

BESS asset optimization experience

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