Managing Director Energy Trading

4 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom BayWa r.e. Full time
BayWa r.e. is a home for all those who want to change the world with us. Our motto is: energy - we rethink energy - how it can be produced, stored and best utilised in order to implement the global energy transition that is essential for the future of our planet. With a career at BayWa r.e., you can bring about change worldwide. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,500 employees operating globally and proactively shaping the future of the energy sector in collaboration with local companies.

BayWa r.e. Energy Trading GmbH has been one of the leading marketers of green energy in Germany and Italy for many years. We offer our customers route-to-market services, power purchase agreements, flexibility optimisation and ancillary service marketing. As an innovative company, we are constantly developing our product portfolio. We are expanding these business activities internationally. As part of our market entry in the UK, we are establishing BayWa r.e. Energy Trading UK Ltd, which will develop and expand the asset-related business in the UK. Its activities will also extend to route to market, short-term PPAs and BESS optimisation.

About the role

We are looking for a Managing Director Energy Trading (m/f/d) for this company at our Edinburgh location from now on.

You will play a key role in shaping the future of the company in the growing market for renewable energies and battery storage and bear overall responsibility for the success of the company. In this role, you will report directly to the management of BayWa r.e Energy Trading (Germany) GmbH.What You Will Do
  • Determining the operational and strategic aspects of the company in the growing market for renewable energies and battery storage
  • Taking budget, profit and personnel responsibility for the UK Trading company
  • Representing the company within and outside the Group vis-à-vis customers, business partners, regulators and authorities
  • Being responsible for the establishment of governance for the new company under the umbrella of the BayWa r.e. AG Group in cooperation with BayWa r.e. Energy Trading (Germany) GmbH and the existing local units of BayWa r.e. AG in the UK
  • Establishing and supporting the UK local trading team in the development of the operational business, across PPA sales, portfolio analysis and pricing as well as settlements and billing
  • Implementing the operational business around the UK route to market, Flexibility Optimisation and Short Term PPA in cooperation with the product management of BayWa r.e. Energy Trading (Germany) GmbH
  • Creating sales and action plans and being responsible for achieving sales targets
  • Being in charge for the development of the IT structure in energy trading, in cooperation with IT-department of BayWa r.e. Energy Trading (Germany) GmbH
  • Motivating and challenging your employees, as well as leading and developing them in an appreciative manner and ensuring productive and performance-orientated employee deployment
  • Open to travel within the UK and Europe
Your Profile
  • Proven experience in energy trading in a senior managerial position (front or middle office) with a very good understanding of end-to-end Structured Trading, PPA and portfolio optimisation processes - practical experience in advisory, corporate development, and/or investment management is a plus
  • String energy market expertise and commercial acumen, with, experience in budget and personnel responsibility and excellent communication skills
  • Extensive and proven leadership skills
  • In-depth experience in the marketing of UK renewable energy systems and the optimisation of batteries in the spot, balancing mechanism and balancing energy markets
  • Prior experience in the origination, structuring and negotiation of Renewables PPAs and Flexibility Offtake within the GB Market
  • Highly structured and responsible way of working, prioritising tasks and topics independently and meeting deadlines
  • Existing network of trading partners and asset owners in the UK and experience in liaising with customers
  • Negotiating experience, confidence in communicating at all company levels and successful target achievement
  • Entrepreneurial personality who enjoys working in a dynamic and performance-oriented environment
  • Strong hands-on mentality and ideally knowledge of SalesForce, Endur, Confluence and Jira
  • Suitable postgraduate qualification (e.g., ACA, CFA, MBA)
What We Offer You
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Flexible Working Environment
  • Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
  • Excellent Company Culture
  • Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling
  • Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank
  • Cycle 2 Work Scheme
ContactWe look forward to your application

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

At BayWa r.e. we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, potential, merit, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of origin, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

If you have any questions about the job offer, please get in contact with us.

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