Job Description

Senior Flex Optimiser

Automated Flexibility Trading | Paris (Hybrid)

Location: Paris, hybrid working
Team: Automated Flexibility Trading, within Energy Management
Base Salary: EUR 60,000 to 77,500, dependent on experience
Bonus: Performance-based

Overview

This is an opportunity to join a leading European renewables producer and energy trading house. The organization offers a growing portfolio of renewable generation and battery storage, paired with innovative efforts in short-term trading and market access. The Automated Flexibility Trading team develops real-time systems to optimize asset flexibility, ensuring outstanding performance within electricity markets.

The role of a Senior Flex Optimiser will focus on the French short-term power markets, balancing optimization, strategy, and collaboration. It will also involve building algorithmic trading systems designed to enhance market presence and profitability.

What You Bring

• In-depth Industry Experience: Over three years of experience in French short-term power markets, including ancillary services.


• Proficiency in Dispatching & Optimization: Proven expertise in optimizing flexible assets such as gas, CCGT, pumped storage, or batteries, with an understanding of real-time market dynamics.


• Programming & Algorithm Development Skills: Strong Python skills to construct predictive models, optimization frameworks, and execution logic from the ground up.


• AI Workflows Knowledge: Familiarity with AI workflows, enabling refinement and development of algorithmic trading systems for efficiency and revenue enhancements.


• Quantitative Background: A degree in a quantitative field, alongside hands-on experience working with models and algorithms.


• Interpersonal Strengths: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an international team environment across multiple locations.

This blend of technical and interpersonal skills is essential for excelling in this Paris-based role.

Core Responsibilities

• Optimize and monitor asset flexibility in real-time across French markets.


• Design and refine market-specific algorithms for improved PnL performance.


• Contribute to team-wide strategies by sharing actionable insights across European markets.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align optimization logic with market changes.


• Assist in the development of trading systems by leveraging advanced programming and AI capabilities.


• Adjust bidding strategies and implement enhancements to achieve consistent commercial success.

Key Benefits of the Role

• Personal Impact and Ownership: The opportunity to take full responsibility for flexibility optimization and build systems independently.


• Collaboration Across Borders: Engagement with a commercially driven, cross-European team.


• Competitive Rewards: A robust compensation package, including performance-based bonuses, hybrid working arrangements, and structured career pathways.

Preferred Background

The ideal candidate brings a proven understanding of both conventional assets and battery optimization, paired with a strong familiarity with French power markets. Leveraging this foundation, they will advance systems that combine technical innovation with strategic market value.

This position is suited to professionals who are motivated by redefining market operations through strategic creativity, data analysis, and collaborative leadership.

Next Steps in the Recruitment Process

Interested candidates can take the next step by contacting [email protected] to express interest in the position or to schedule an initial conversation. The recruitment process will include interviews and case study evaluations to ensure alignment with the role's requirements.

Seize this opportunity to join a cutting-edge team shaping the future of energy trading and optimization.