Trading

Short Term Asset Trader

Madrid - 100% | Permanent

Short – Term Asset Trader

Alpiq is a leading Swiss electricity producer and energy services provider headquartered in Lausanne and active throughout Europe with a diverse portfolio of hydropower, nuclear power and renewable energy sources. Over 1,300 colleagues from almost 60 nations are committed to achieve our purpose: "Together for a better climate and an improved security of supply". In a culture built on trust and respect, we boldly challenge ourselves to be better. We believe that it requires attitude and character, focus on people, and different ways of thinking energy.

Context & mission

Are you passionate about the fast-paced world of power trading? Are you a highly motivated, analytical thinker with a strong problem-solving mindset? We are seeking a Short-Term Asset Trader to join our 24/7 team based in Madrid.

If you want to be part of this great project, join us as Short-Term Asset Trader! You will join to a young, dynamic and international environment, where your role will consist of the optimization of our flexible portfolio on the Spanish Market.

Send us your application

Are you looking to make an impact in the energy sector? Become part of Alpiq - your energy matters!

Your main responsibilities

  • Optimization the Alpiq Energía España’s portfolio in the day-ahead, intraday and balancing markets (OMIE & REE). Managing imbalance risk and trading needs effectively.
  • Monitor the assets connected to our control centre.
  • Analysing fundamentals and other market data with impact on the bidding strategy.
  • Preparation of market and competitor analysis.
  • Contribute to the development of analysis and bidding tools.

Your profile

  • Degree in Energy or industrial engineering or similar.
  • Experience of at least 1 year in an intraday trading desk is value.
  • Knowledge of the Spanish electricity market (OMIE and REE). Knowledge of other gas/power markets will be valued.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in VBA/Excell and ideally Python.
  • Knowledge of SQL and statistical tools and knowledge of the gas market will be an asset.
  • Fluency in English (C1) is mandatory.

Your benefits

Competitive salary package

Market-oriented salary

Training and development

Diverse opportunities for career growth

Flexible work models

Various flexible work models

Inclusion is at the heart of Alpiq

At Alpiq, we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment, where everyone can bring their ‘whole selves’ to work and feel valued, respected, and heard. This principle is central to our company’s purpose, values, and leadership approach. We strongly believe that organizations thrive through the inclusion of diversity. Everyone’s energy matters regardless of characteristics, such as age, gender, nationality, language, sexual orientation and identity, religion, social or ethnic background or any other personal traits.

 

Data protection

At Alpiq, data privacy is an important topic. Please therefore take note of the corresponding Privacy Notice that appears in the online application form and explains in detail the purpose for which we process your personal data. It is of great concern to us to inform you as transparently as possible and process your data only in a fair manner.