Head of Structured Trading (f/m/d)

 Our Structured Trading Team in Düsseldorf is looking for You!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Operate as the Head of the Structured Power Trading team with a cross-commodity and European focus
• Manage a team of 6 traders and have overview and understanding of all positions
• Initiate new trading strategies and enable value creation; challenge and optimize existing processes & interfaces
• Identify, evaluate, and challenge input assumptions for tools / market models
• Work closely and develop effective working relationships with managers, analysts, traders and optimizers across multiple teams and locations to ensure optimal cooperation, information flow and decision making
• Responsible for developing new products and strategies for the structured trading team
• Take a leading role in originating external and internal deals for the structured trading team to ensure a growth in the portfolio. Run all processes related to these activities
   

Your profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a structured trader in the energy sector. Minimum 3 years in a desk manager role. Proven track record
• Broad experience with trading and development of structured transactions like options (Gas, Power, carbon etc ), VPPs, xBorder etc; Professional experience from international trading house or major utility within the trading area
• Excellent education in engineering, economics, mathematics, or similar
• Main commodity background should be European Power. Detailed knowledge and experience in the European power market is a prerequisite 
• Strong analytical and numerical skills as well as relevant experience in structuring, pricing and model building skills within the energy markets.
• The candidate must have a broad commercial network with existing and new counterparties. Work experience as an Originator is preferred 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Team player with an ability to work under pressure and to tight timing deadlines
• Fluency in written and spoken English 

Your benefits

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.