What we offer
Knowledge is power: 10% learning time of the weekly working time after the probationary period, professional onboarding is guaranteed
You're not you when you're hungry: snacks are always close at hand
A step into the future: contributing to the promotion of renewable energies as part of an international team of experts
Fun at work: events with colleagues ranging from project success to after-work beers and summer parties
Good work pays off: Attractive remuneration package with bonus payments for above-average contributions to the company's success
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 lived informal culture
Family first: daycare allowances and an extra week's holiday when you get married
Your responsibilities
Trading at European Energy Exchanges (spot markets)
Analysis of the European electricity markets
Strategic and operational message monitoring
Conception, evaluation and (further) development of trading strategies
Analysis and modelling of fundamental influences on the electricity price
Creation and further development of analysis tools
Your skills
Must-Haves
Degree, e.g. in the field of mathematics, computer science, meteorology, energy management, engineering
Passion for the field
Decisiveness, creativity and excellent analytical skills
Basic knowledge of statistics, programming (e.g. Excel, Python, R, Java or similar)
Willingness to work nights (with bonuses)
Pleasure in problem solving and proactive introduction of new ideas
Joy at learning, further education and professional exchange and working together on projects
Good command of English
Nice-to-Haves
Advanced statistical and programming skills (e.g. R or Python)
Experience in the energy industry
German language skills
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 want to encourage BPoCs, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQIA* to apply.
Are you interested? Then send us your application documents (CV 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. We will respect these regardless of whether they match the information in certificates or other documents.