Power Market Modeller

As a Power Market Modeller, you will:

• Analyze and Evaluate: Develop a substantiated view by analyzing external fundamental models, challenging weak assumptions, and generating accurate business insights.
• Assess Market Dynamics: Evaluate third-party assumptions on variables such as demand, renewable buildout, hydrogen, nuclear, and other key market factors.
• Conduct Sensitivity Analyses: Build sensitivity analyses around specific market events, such as nuclear lifetime extensions or changes in hydro availability.
• Support Investment Decisions: Integrate modelling insights into investment assessments to stress-test business plans and support strategic decision-making.
• Present Insights: Present and defend your market views with commercial and investment stakeholders, providing actionable intelligence for high-level decisions.
• Collaborate on Trading Strategies: Work closely with the team to inform forward market positions as the business scales its trading operations., * Collaborate with the modelling and pricing team to analyze market trends and provide actionable insights.
• Evaluate external models and challenge assumptions to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Conduct detailed sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of market events on pricing and investment strategies.
• Present findings to senior stakeholders, providing clear and concise recommendations.
• Work closely with the trading team to inform forward market positions and support the company’s expansion into trading and industrial off-take.

Essential:

• Industry Experience: Several years of experience working in European power markets, with deep expertise in Germany and Southern Europe.
• Modelling Skills: Hands-on experience using and modifying commercial fundamental models (Aurora preferred, but not mandatory). Building a model from scratch is not required.
• Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of how policy, regulation, demand, and industrial trends influence long-term pricing developments.
• Communication Skills: Confident communicator, capable of taking and defending assertive positions with senior stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of Python or similar programming languages to handle technical exercises.

Desirable:

• Fluency in German is an advantage.

• Competitive Compensation: A base salary of €70,000 to €95,000, commensurate with your expertise and contributions.
• Career Development: Be an early hire in a growing team, with opportunities to shape and influence a function being built from the ground up.
• Market Exposure: Work within a private equity-backed business expanding into trading and industrial off-take, with access to high-impact projects.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Operate at the intersection of renewables and trading, contributing to one of Europe’s most exciting energy markets.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and growing organization that is shaping the future of Europe’s energy landscape, we encourage you to apply today!