Optimax Energy GmbH

Role Description As a Trading Systems Operator, you’ll be at the heart of our trading floor – just without the floor. Working remotely from New Zealand, you’ll take full ownership of your day shifts and play a key role in keeping our automated systems running smoothly. Here’s what a typical day might look like: - Take full responsibility for your trading operator shift – day shifts only, no night work - Monitor and fine-tune our automated trading systems to keep them performing at their best - Actively trade on European intraday electricity markets - Manage electricity schedule processes and ensure everything runs on time - Spot inefficiencies and optimise our trading workflows - Oversee a diverse product portfolio including consumption and cross-border trading - Be the go-to person for business partners when critical incidents need handling - Work closely with our analysis team to help improve and evolve our automated trading agents - Enjoy a professional onboarding – in Germany (all costs covered) Qualifications - A relevant degree – think business, economics, engineering, mathematics, energy management, or similar - A solid foundation in statistics and working with data - Real interest in energy markets, the energy transition, or trading - Strong decision-making skills and a genuine sense of responsibility for your work - A passion for problem-solving – even in situations where you are missing information - A love of learning, sharing knowledge and introducing new ideas - Sharp troubleshooting and analytical thinking – you enjoy getting to the bottom of things - Excellent documentation skills – you know the value of clear, well-written records - Willingness to work day shifts on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays (with bonuses to match) Requirements - Previous experience in the energy industry (bonus) - Knowledge of liberalized energy markets, pricing mechanisms, trading strategies, or renewables (bonus) - Programming skills (e.g. Python or R) – a handy bonus for working with our systems and data Benefits - Flexible working arrangements and benefits: - Fully remote work – as long as you can use the required setup, you’re good to go! - Market-based salary, KiwiSaver in addition to salary - 30 days paid vacation - Additional vacation for the honeymoon - Day shifts only – we set up the NZ team specifically, so nobody has to trade through the night - Weekend and public holiday bonuses + time compensation - Home office equipment - Team culture and working atmosphere: - Work in a mission-oriented, international team that values diversity and equality - Working atmosphere with short communication paths and flat hierarchies - Work with cutting-edge automated trading technology and machine learning systems - A culture that values your ideas, your wellbeing, and your growth - Annual team events in Germany (all costs covered) - Professional development and further training: - Independence and responsibility in project management - 10% of weekly working time for personal and professional development