About us
Optimax Energy is a young, international team of experts with talents from various fields in the heart of Leipzig. We are proud of our international success, which we have achieved in numerous European markets. We love to work flexibly and dynamically and to create great new solutions in an agile way with short decision-making paths.
At Optimax, we are convinced that diversity is an important factor in the success of our company. “We hire and develop the best” - regardless of gender, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, religion, physical abilities, etc. We value and actively encourage open communication, creating a working environment where everyone is equally heard and valued, regardless of background or experience. We see ourselves as a trusting community where everyone can feel safe and welcome, which is why we particularly encourage BPoCs, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQIA* to apply.
Interested? Then send us your application documents (CV (also without photo), grades, short letter of motivation) via the application button or to: application@optimax-energy.de. We look forward to getting to know you. Please let us know the names, pronouns and forms of address you would like to use. These will be respected by us regardless of whether they correspond to information in certificates or references.
Your responsibilities
- Monitoring of automated trading systems
- Active trading on European intraday electricity markets
- Optimization of trading processes
- Communication with business partners
- Collaboration with the analysis team
Your skills
Must-Haves
- Degree preferably in business administration, economics, engineering, mathematics or energy management with very good grades
- Good decision-making skills, sense of responsibility
- Enjoy solving problems and proactively contributing new ideas, high self-motivation
- Enjoy learning, further training and professional exchange and working together on projects
- Fundamental willingness to work shifts (as far as possible within the scope of your studies)
- Interest in the field of energy management and trade in renewable energies
- Basic knowledge of statistics
- Good knowledge of English
- At least 16h/week time
Nice-to-Haves
- Knowledge of the liberalized energy trading market, pricing mechanisms, trading strategies and/or renewable energies
- Programming skills (e.g. R or Python)
What we offer
· Knowledge is power: 10% learning time of the weekly working time after the probationary period, professional training is guaranteed
· You're not you when you're hungry: that's why fresh food is cooked for the team on site every day and snacks are always within easy reach
· A step into the future: contributing to the promotion of renewable energies in the international team of experts
· Fun at work: events with colleagues ranging from project success to after-work beers and summer parties
· Work from 9 to 5? Not with us: flexible working hours and individual home office equipment
· No egos here: Short decision-making processes, open-door policy, flat hierarchical structure and a culture of informal interaction
· Family first: daycare allowances and an extra week of vacation when you get married
· Location Leipzig: Modern, green office in the heart of Leipzig in the immediate vicinity of the vibrant city center
· Fitness: EGYM Wellpass membership and 1,000 euros allowance for a bicycle