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E.ON is one of Europe's leading energy companies with operations in energy distribution, energy solutions, and sustainable development. The company actively works to drive the transition to a more sustainable and fossil-free energy system through innovation, digitalization, and smart energy management. In Sweden, E.ON delivers electricity, heating, and energy solutions to private individuals, businesses, and the public sector. The company continuously invests in future energy infrastructure, including power grids, charging infrastructure, and renewable energy. With a focus on collaboration, innovation, and long-term perspective, E.ON offers a modern work environment where employees have the opportunity to influence the future energy landscape. The company operates in several locations in Sweden with its headquarters in Malmö.

Are you analytical, curious, and eager to work close to the fast-moving energy market? Do you want to combine data analysis, forecasting, and trading in a role where you make real-time decisions? We are now looking for a Short Term Trader for an exciting assignment within Operations Decentral Solutions as well as Delivery & Project Management – Process IT in Malmö.

Apply today – selection is ongoing and the application deadline is short.

About the role

This assignment is part of our staffing service. You will be employed by Professionals Nord and work as a consultant for E.ON for an initial period of 12 months. The intention is that you may eventually be hired directly by E.ON, provided all parties are satisfied with the collaboration.

In the role of Short Term Trader, you will work with daily trading on the spot markets for electricity and gas, focusing on short-term trading for delivery on the same or following day. The work is characterized by rapid decisions where the market is influenced by the balance between production, consumption, as well as import and export – with weather factors such as temperature, wind, and precipitation as key drivers.

You will work with balance responsibility and balancing services in Sweden and Denmark, as well as forecasting customer consumption and production. The role also involves developing digital and automated decision support systems to improve forecasting, optimization, and trading.

The assignment involves shift work, with work possible on all days of the year, including on-call duties at night.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for tasks such as:

• Trading on short-term markets for electricity and gas
• Forecasting production and consumption
• Managing balance responsibility and balancing services
• Analyzing market data and weather impacts
• Developing digital and automated decision support systems
• Improving processes and working methods in trading and optimization

We are looking for you who

We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills and a great interest in the energy market and data. You thrive in a dynamic, high-paced environment and enjoy working closely with others in a team.

To succeed in the role, we see that you have:

• A degree at bachelor's, master's, or PhD level in fields such as technical physics, industrial economics, statistics, mathematics, or meteorology
• A strong interest in data analysis and forecasting
• Good knowledge of Python, R, or Matlab, as well as Excel
• The ability to work carefully and in a structured manner

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience from the energy industry or industrial facilities
• Experience with programming, automation, or IT/OT environments (e.g., SCADA or similar systems)
• Knowledge in IT security or related areas
• Experience trading on the Nordic power market

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities and are looking for someone who is engaged, curious, and willing to share ideas and insights. You have a solution-oriented approach and are motivated by developing alongside a rapidly changing market.

Practical information

Start: According to agreement

Scope: Full-time

Location: Malmö (on-site work)

Working hours: Shift work, including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties

This recruitment process is handled by Professionals Nord, and all questions regarding the position should be directed to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

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