Expert for Power and Gas-forecasting in Energy Trading (f/m/d)

 E.ON Energy Markets GmbH | Permanent | Part or Full time

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH is a subsidiary of the E.ON Group based in Essen. Our main purpose is to coordinate access to trading markets for our regional business units, to bundle the associated chances and risks plus to provide innovative services. Our core competencies include portfolio strategies, risk management and data processing. With activities in various European countries, we shape the future of energy.

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Seize the chance to become part of our E.ON Energy Markets GmbH team in Essen as soon as possible and apply online now as Expert for Power and Gas-forecasting in Energy Trading (f/m/d). Create perspectives not only for the future of E.ON, but also for your own. We can't wait to meet you, because none of us is as strong as all of us.

The Short term forecasting team at E.ON Energy Markets is responsible for the prediction of the power and gas demand of E.ON’s customers within Germany. To achieve this, the specific customer behavior as well as complex external factors (temperature, weather, economic factors) need to be incorporated into a forecast for the next day and up to 14 day ahead.

The task

• Create short term forecasts under the consideration of complex influencing factors (e.g. historical consumption pattern, weather data, economic factors, development of prosumer and smart meter consumption)
• Continuous restructuring of the customer portfolio according to consumption and production pattern and improve forecasting methodologies accordingly.
• Analyze forecasting errors to optimize the parameters of the prediction models to achieve a high-quality forecast and comply with the requirement of balancing circle management.
• Supervise the automated processes and interfaces of the used IT solutions and drive the improvement and further development of the systems in use.
• Develop new concepts for improvements and implement them in agile projects as a product owner.
• Perform ad-hoc analytics on the subject matter and support in related projects.

Background

• University degree in a relevant technical, economical, IT or data science subject
• Know how in energy economics with a focus on the German balancing and energy data management for power and gas.
• Strong analytical skills and structured, methodological way of working
• Strong communication skills
• IT driven mind set and profound programming skills (e.g. SQL, Python, VBA…)
• Knowledge on database structures and analytical skills
• Drive to change and the motivation to develop, improve and create new business activities.
• Be a team player
• Profound German and English skills

E.ON is united in working on the most exciting issue that our generation needs to solve climate change! With all our employees and customers, we are a global community of innovators and changemakers, all with the belief that each one of us can make a difference for our environment, for our society and for our children – We shape the future.  

To keep you motivated and healthy we are offering you the following benefits: 

• Flexibility: hybrid work model, flexible working times, sabbatical or additional vacation opportunities allowing great work-life balance 
• Working from abroad: up to 20 days in the European economic area 
• Flat hierarchies: interdisciplinary and very cooperative working style providing room for own ideas 
• Modern work environment: workplace according to digital and ergonomic standards 
• Personal growth: life-long independent learning making use of a broad range of opportunities working with the newest technology and state of the art trainings 
• Family service support: services in the areas of childcare, holiday care, nursing support or everyday assistance 
• Nutrition & Health: wide selection of fresh meals and drinks in our subsidized bistro and canteen as well as various health offers (e.g. physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, mental health) 
• Corporate Benefits: employee share program, pension scheme, employee discounts, special insurances (and much more) 
• A central location: very good public transport connection, free parking and charging points for e-vehicles 
• Individual mobility: private car and bicycle leasing

Do you have questions?
For further information please contact Linda Sloboda, linda.sloboda@eon.com. Are you already convinced that this is the next step in your career? If yes, we would be happy if you would register and apply online (ID 225177). Just a quick note: Please only use our official application portal to apply. Unfortunately, we can't consider applications sent via email. We really appreciate your understanding!

What you need to know:
Contract type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid 
Working time: Part or Full time 
Company: E.ON Energy Markets GmbH
Location: München, Essen
Function area: Price Management; Energy Management; Trading