Senior Energy Trader

Dublin, IrelandHybrid3 days ago

Job description

Who are GridBeyond? GridBeyond is a global energy technology company accelerating the transition to a smarter, more sustainable energy system. By combining advanced AI, market expertise and real-time optimisation, we help businesses unlock value from distributed energy assets, including flexible demand, renewable generation and energy storage. Founded in demand response, we have evolved into a market-leading energy intelligence platform, enabling customers to participate in critical energy markets while supporting grid stability and decarbonisation. Our ambition is simple: to create a more resilient, efficient and zero-carbon energy future. How does GridBeyond do this? We harness the power of AI, data and human expertise to connect, optimise and monetise energy assets across global markets. Working in partnership with our customers, we intelligently balance energy demand, generation and storage, helping organisations reduce costs, generate new revenue streams and contribute to a more sustainable energy ecosystem. Through continuous innovation and a customer-first mindset, we transform complex energy challenges into commercial and environmental opportunities. What's business and culture like? GridBeyond is a fast-growing, international company driven by innovation, purpose and collaboration. Over recent years, we have expanded significantly across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and beyond, bringing together talented people united by a shared mission to accelerate the energy transition. With teams across Ireland, the UK, the US, Japan and Australia, we combine global ambition with a collaborative and connected culture. We value diverse perspectives, encourage bold thinking and empower our people to make a meaningful impact. At GridBeyond, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, solve real-world challenges and contribute to building a cleaner, smarter and more sustainable future. What's this role about? We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Energy Trader to take ownership of trading and commercial optimisation for our portfolio of GB energy assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy trading, a strong understanding of physical asset optimisation, and a proven ability to develop and execute trading strategies that deliver commercial value. While GB will be the primary focus, the role will work closely with our existing Irish trading capability, providing support and cross-cover for the SEM market where required. As GridBeyond continues to grow internationally, there will also be opportunities to broaden the successful candidate's market knowledge and experience by supporting our trading teams across markets including ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, NEM and Japan. What will I be doing? - Develop and implement trading strategies: Develop and execute trading strategies to optimize profitability and manage risk in alignment with the company's overall goals and market conditions. - Develop, own and execute trading and asset optimisation strategies to maximise commercial performance while managing risk, primarily across the GB wholesale, Balancing Mechanism and ancillary service markets. - Act as a senior member of the Trading team, sharing market expertise, supporting other traders and contributing to the continued development of the wider trading and optimisation capability. - Risk Management: Operate within agreed trading mandates and risk limits and actively manage market, imbalance and operational risks associated with the asset portfolio. - Market analysis: Analyse market developments, fundamentals and trends to inform trading strategies and decision-making, and work closely with GridBeyond's Regulatory team to understand and respond to relevant market and regulatory changes. - Relationship management: Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, market partners, counterparties and exchanges to support trading activities and identify new opportunities. - Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies governing trading activities, including reporting requirements and ethical standards. …