Power Business Development Expert (f/m/d)

 Our Operational Support Team within Power Trading and Optimization 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

The CCO Power department 'Business Development & Contract Management' helps to develop strategic Power growth initiatives and is responsible for securing an effective, compliant and successful energy economic contract management. In doing so, it contributes directly to the commercial success of the front-office Power function and enables its energy transformation. We are looking for a ‘Power Expert’ with experience in energy economics, preferably in commodity trading, short-term and dispatch operations, or portfolio optimization.

• You will drive business development and strategic cross-functional initiatives. This includes engaging stakeholders, developing proposals, and conducting workshops (for example, in relation to decentral flexibility, security of supply, hydrogen, as applicable to Power) 
• You will support securing an effective, compliant and commercially successful contract management for Power Trading & Optimization contracts and thus contribute to the overall team’s success
• You support the Power business lines by independently driving topics forward, deriving clear conclusions and recommendations from complex information, using both qualitative and quantitative methods
• You will build strong relationships and manage stakeholders across the organization (e.g., Risk, Finance, Legal, CTG, IT) to ensure the success of Power initiatives and represent the Power team
• You communicate findings effectively with stakeholders, present results, steer decisions and promote their implementation

Your profile

• Educated to degree level in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or comparable studies
• Relevant job experience in energy economics, preferably in commodity trading, dispatch, optimization or sales is advantageous
• Strong focus on delivering high-quality results with “getting things done”-attitude, as well as a high level of personal responsibility and self-motivation
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and effectively collaborate with stakeholders (internal or external)
• Proven track record in project management through all phases of a project life cycle in the area of commodity trading, power supply or short-term trading is a plus 
• Fluent in English is essential, other EU language would be a plus

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.