IN SHORT
You will join a proprietary trading desk within a major European utility, working directly with the Lead Analyst. The desk trades physical and financial power across core European markets, combining asset-backed insight with independent trading strategies.
In this role, you will take ownership of modelling workstreams end-to-end, partnering closely with traders to translate analytics into actionable trading decisions.
WHAT WILL YOU DO
Own and develop stack and merit-order models across key European markets (DE, FR, GB, NL, CWE), including cross-border flows, outages, and hydro optimisation. Build and deploy ML-driven forecasting models (prices, load, renewables, spreads, imbalance) integrated with fundamental analysis
- Run scenario and sensitivity analysis across fuels, EUAs, weather, and regulation to quantify P&L impacts
- Backtest, validate, and continuously improve models with a strong focus on probabilistic outputs and performance monitoring
- Partner with traders to convert analytics into positioning across day-ahead, intraday, and forward markets
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the evolution of the modelling framework and research roadmap
WHAT WILL YOU BRING
Experience in European power markets (analytics, trading, or quant research) within a utility, trading house, or buy-side environment with a proven track record building and deploying production-grade stack models. You will also:
- Strong machine learning expertise (e.g. gradient boosting, neural networks, probabilistic methods) with robust backtesting discipline
- Deep understanding of time series, optimisation, and statistical modelling techniques
- Advanced Python and SQL skills, with modern development practices (e.g. Git)
- Strong knowledge of European market structures (SDAC, balancing, capacity, EU ETS) and data sources (ENTSO-E, weather, market feeds)
ABOUT US
SEFE is an international energy company anchored in Europe, delivering energy solutions that ensure reliable and affordable supply. Our activities span the entire energy value chain – from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. With decades of trading expertise and a growing LNG portfolio, SEFE is one of Europe’s leading suppliers to industrial customers, providing more than 200 TWh of gas and power each year. We supply over 50,000 clients, from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies, we support our customers on their decarbonisation journey and contribute to the energy transition. SEFE employs over 2,000 people worldwide and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.
Securing energy – now and for the future.
OUR BENEFITS
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills, and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution.
In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive range of financial, lifestyle and wellness benefits with the flexibility to follow a hybrid working model.
- bonus earning potential
- non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
- buy / sell holidays
- life assurance
- medical and dental insurance (family cover)
- range of optional flexible benefits
We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.
Join SEFE and help us secure energy supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow