Industry Power Trading Senior Consultant

Our client, a leading global ICT company, is recruiting a Industry Power Trading Senior Consultant to join their business in Germany. Position Title: Industry Power Trading Senior Consultant Position Type: Freelancer Start Date: As soon as Possible Location: Germany, remote Contact: Jo Tianchang Li | +49 (0) 89 2388 9842 Responsibilities: Monitor and interpret regulatory and market developments in Germany and Europe, including spot, forward, and ancillary service markets; deliver Policy Interpretation & Impact Analysis Reports.

Analyze power supply–demand dynamics, price volatility, renewable generation patterns, and relevant inputs (weather, load forecasts, clearing results) to identify trading opportunities. Research and benchmark innovative energy storage commercialization models (e.g. aggregation/VPP, capacity leasing, green power linkage).

Develop annual and quarterly medium- and long-term trading strategies, as well as day-ahead and intraday spot trading approaches, aligned with asset characteristics and risk thresholds. Design and maintain energy storage revenue and risk models, using Python, BI tools, or equivalent analytical platforms. Support internal teams with spot market declarations, ancillary service bidding, and dynamic strategy adjustments in response to market changes.

Manage transaction data end-to-end and deliver monthly and annual trading performance reports. Organize transaction reviews, benchmarking analyses, and optimization initiatives. Provide input to forecasting and algorithm teams to improve price and load prediction accuracy. Deliver targeted training and contribute to internal SOPs, strategy templates, and knowledge documentation.

Maintain professional collaboration with key market stakeholders (e.g. power exchanges, TSOs/DSOs, aggregators, project owners) and support contract execution where required.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Economics, Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Economics, or a related field. Minimum 6 years’ experience in the power and energy sector, including 3+ years in energy storage and/or renewable power trading. Strong knowledge of German and/or European electricity markets (spot, forward, ancillary services).

Advanced analytical and modeling skills; proficiency in Python and/or BI tools required. International power market experience is a plus.