Head of Short-term Trading CE (f/m/d)

At Uniper, we proactively transform the world of energy while ensuring the security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual recognition, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply, as well as proactively help shape changes. Interested? We look forward to meeting you!

Our Short-term Trading desk is looking for you!

Lead a team of short-term traders and trading experts working in shift managing Central European (CE) countries Oversee the F2E market strategy in CE and closely cooperate with the continuous trading and dispatching teams as well as the power stations Ensure commercial performance and operational excellence, focusing on value creation from week-ahead to intraday trading, optimizing short-term market channels, and continuous marketing of products like aFRR & mFRR Maintain and develop tools and processes in line with market developments and Uniper strategies, focusing on algo-trading strategy development and implementation Align approaches with UK and Nordic teams, improve trading performance and collaboration across Uniper Develop team members and structure, ensuring succession planning and adaptation to new market challenges Provide expert knowledge on regulatory and compliance rules, ensuring effective and safe operations Ensure efficient use of resources by managing operational activities and project management

Relevant technical or economic degree or similar qualifications Proven track record in trading with management responsibilities (5-10 years) Deep understanding of the European Power market incl. short-term market channels, continuous trading and TSO rules Knowledge of ISMS, short-term operational requirements, compliance, and regulatory rules Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop shift teams, structure work packages, team responsibilities, and foster diversity Strong commercial orientation and excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Fluent in written and spoken English, speaking German, Dutch, French or Swedish is a plus Ability to work predominantly from Düsseldorf office