Energy Trading Assistant & Production Support

About the role

The Energy Trading Assistant & Production Support role focuses on researching European energy markets, analysing market data, and supporting short‑term electricity scheduling. The position acts as the liaison between Sunny Side Energy and European Grid Operators, ensuring accurate nominations and minimizing costly imbalances.

Key responsibilities

• Research structural developments in European energy markets and collect economic, fundamental and financial information.
• Run operational and management reports and provide technical background to the trading department.
• Respond to regulatory requests and analyse trading and production technical queries.
• Schedule physical electricity in European markets and manage nominations with grid operators.
• Monitor grid operator communications to avoid or minimise imbalances.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering or a related field.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and numeric abilities.
• Team spirit, integrity and tactful communication with external partners.

Required skills

• Knowledge of production forecasting software.
• Understanding of electricity transmission systems and European grid interconnections.