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Job Description

The position Sympower is seeking the Head of Energy Markets and Trading to lead Sympower's revenue optimization & trading strategy. Join our growing international team and help us accelerate the energy transition! What you will do The Head of Energy Markets and Trading will lead a team and strategy to oversee the following areas: Lead Sympower's Revenue Optimization & Trading Strategy Own trading revenue and risk-adjusted returns across the portfolio Lead business cases for expansion into new revenue streams (eg: entering new markets, products) Build and maintain relationships with counterparties, brokers, and market participants Commercial leadership Work closely with the commercial team and origination team to set business strategies for expansion, be the final say on the risk that the trading team can take in deal structuring and help defining different counterparty structures Risk Management Ensure proper processes and mandates are in place for Risk management Work with risk team to define trading risk - enforce limits, position controls, imbalance risk, and the governance Trading Operations Management 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. Manage and further develop the short term power trading desk Mentor traders and quants, scaling up of trading desk and ensuring trading support systems are in place Work closely with quants to develop and implement profitable trading strategies for short‑term power products. Grow and define the trading operations across multiple jurisdictions and products Manage membership access and 3rd party contracts required by the trading desk What you will need 10+ years of experience in energy trading or within the trading and operations department of an energy company Deep understanding of energy markets, trading operations, 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. Quantitative mindset, understanding of algorithmic trading, optimization models, and data-driven decision-making. Ability to translate complex quantitative insights into clear commercial and strategic recommendations for senior leadership. What is in it for you We are committed to creating an inclusive and values based culture where everyone feels that they belong, and where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work. We offer a market competitive compensation package, including but not limited to: 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 Learn about all of our benefits on our careers page. Who we are: Sympower is accelerating the global transition towards ‘net-zero’ by helping to build smarter, cleaner renewable energy systems. Using our proprietary software platform, we help balance the supply and demand of electricity across international energy networks. We help businesses, grid operators, asset owners and other energy stakeholders around the world reduce their carbon emissions, integrate more distributed renewable energy resources, and generate new revenue streams by participating in demand-side response services. Learn more about us in this video! In 2022, Sympower became a certified B Corp, which shows the company is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency across 5 impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. Sympower is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees! Your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. MESSAGE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: support for filling this position is not required, so proposals for recruitment services will not be reviewed or responded to.

Core Responsibilities

Lead Sympower’s revenue optimization and trading strategy, owning portfolio trading revenue, risk-adjusted returns, and expansion into new markets and revenue streams. Oversee trading and settlement operations, risk governance, commercial coordination, and the development of trading teams, systems, and strategies across jurisdictions and products.

Requirements

Requires 10 or more years of experience in energy trading or energy-company trading operations, with strong knowledge of energy markets, BRP requirements, trading operations, and ETRM systems. Candidates should bring analytical and quantitative expertise, knowledge of algorithmic trading and optimization, strong commercial judgment, and experience scaling remote, multi-country teams.

Benefits

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