Energy Trading Assistant & Production Support

About the role

The Energy Trading Assistant & Production Support role involves researching structural developments in European energy markets and providing analytical insights to the trading department. You will also act as the liaison between Sunny Side Energy and European Grid Operators for electricity scheduling and nominations.

Key responsibilities

• Research articles on European energy market developments and collect economic, fundamental and financial information.
• Conduct market sector or statistical analysis and interpret key market data into business information.
• Run operational and management reports and provide technical and historical background to the trading department.
• Respond to regulatory requests and analyse all trading and production technical information queries.
• Participate in short‑term physical electricity scheduling in European markets.
• Interface with European Grid Operators for nomination of positions and border flows.
• Understand grid operator nomination file formats, deadlines and react quickly to avoid costly imbalances.

Required profile

• Candidates from a commodity/energy background.
• Bachelor's degree in mathematics or engineering.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to quickly isolate and resolve issues.
• Ability to cope and respond quickly in high‑pressure, high‑stress environments.
• Decisive, disciplined and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, numeric and teamwork skills, with integrity.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the electricity transmission system and interconnections between European grids.
• Knowledge of production forecasting software.
• Proficiency in English.