Trading Systems Operator (gn)

Where you'll be
Optimax Energy is a young, international team of experts with talents from various disciplines based in the heart of Leipzig. We are proud of our international success, which we achieve in numerous European markets. We love to work flexibly and dynamically and to create great new solutions in an agile way with short decision-making processes.

At Optimax, we believe that diversity is an important factor for the success of our company. "We hire and develop the best" - regardless of gender, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, religion, physical abilities, etc. - and we are committed to doing so. We value and actively encourage open communication, creating a working environment where every person, regardless of background and experience, is equally heard and valued. We see ourselves as a trustful community where everyone can feel safe and welcome, which is why we would especially like to encourage BPoCs, people with disabilities and people who consider themselves LGBTTIQ* to apply here.

Interested? Then send us your application documents (CV also accepted without photo, grades, short letter of motivation) via the application button or to: [email protected]. We look forward to getting to know you. Please let us know the names, pronouns and form of address you would like to be used. We will respect these regardless of whether they correspond to information in certificates or other documents.

• Monitoring of automated trading systems
• Active trading on European intraday electricity markets
• Control of electricity schedule management
• Optimisation of trading processes
• Management of the product portfolio (renewables, consumption, cross-border trading)
• Communication with business partners
• Cooperation with the analysis team

Must-Haves

• Degree, e.g. in business administration, economics, engineering, mathematics or energy management
• Decision-making ability, sense of responsibility
• Willingness to work shifts (with bonuses)
• Pleasure in problem solving and proactive introduction of new ideas
• Enjoy learning, further education and professional exchange and working together on projects
• Interest in the field of energy management and trade in renewable energies
• Basic knowledge of statistics
• Good command of English

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in the energy industry  
• Knowledge of the liberalised energy trading market, pricing mechanisms, trading strategies and/or renewable energies
• Programming skills (e.g. R or Python)

Health & well-being: 

• Freshly cooked lunch every day  
• Massages and Pilates in the office 
• EGYM Wellpass 
• Sports and mobility offers, such as subsidies for a new bike

Flexible working arrangements and benefits: 

• 30 days paid vacation 
• Flexibility in working hours 
• Additional vacation for the honeymoon 
• Subsidies for childcare 

Team culture and working atmosphere: 

• Regular team events (game night, table tennis tournament, excursions, etc.) 
• Work in a mission-oriented, international team that values diversity and equality 
• Working atmosphere with open doors and flat hierarchies 
• Modern, green office in the heart of Leipzig

Professional development and further training: 

• Independence and responsibility in project management 
• 10% of weekly working time for personal and professional development