Short-term Power-Trader

About Us

Çalık Renewables is the dedicated renewables and energy transition platform of the Çalık Group, operating across 30 countries. Building on a legacy dating back to 1994, we actively develop and operate renewable and energy transition projects in Europe and select international markets. Our operations are driven by three core pillars: Renewables, Green Trading, and Energy Transition.

Our current operational capacity stands at 453 MW across solar, wind, and hydro assets in markets including Poland, Kosovo, and Türkiye and our target is to reach 1,500 MW operational capacity by 2030. Our growth strategy relies heavily on inorganic growth through strategic company and project acquisitions in Europe; therefore, we anticipate a high volume of M&A activity over the next 3 years, making this a critical and highly impactful phase of our expansion.

About the Role

We are seeking a Short-term Power Trader to join our Trade Department. The position holder will be responsible for buying and selling electricity on spot markets to balance supply and demand deviations, manage renewable energy forecasts, and capture price spreads.

The position offers hybrid work arrangement. The job holder will work in rotating shifts (morning, evening and night).

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize the short-term performance of our renewable energy portfolio in Poland across Day-Ahead, Intraday, and Balancing Power Markets.
• Manage daily operational processes with the TSO, including scheduling, nominations, and related market operations.
• Update, monitor, and analyze daily PnL reports, ensuring accurate performance tracking and actionable insights.
• Prepare trading offers and actively participate in Ancillary Services markets.
• Develop and execute short-term trading, hedging, and optimization strategies (up to one month horizon).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Back Office and Market Analysis to ensure smooth operations and informed trading decisions.
• Identify market opportunities and react quickly to changing market fundamentals, weather forecasts, and system conditions.
• Support the continuous improvement of trading tools, reporting processes, and operational workflows.

Qualifications:

Must-Have:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, and/or Statistics or in a relevant field,
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in portfolio optimization and trading in short-term power markets,
• Strong knowledge of Day-Ahead, Intraday, Balancing Power, and Ancillary Services markets,
• Solid understanding of TSO operations, including scheduling, nominations, and daily market processes,
• Experience in PnL reporting, performance tracking, and trading result analysis,
• Knowledge of renewable energy generation, forecasting, and imbalance management,
• Written and oral fluency in English,
• Willingness to work in shifts as well as weekends to maintain 24/7 operations,
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market movements and make fast, data-driven decisions,
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail,
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced trading environment,
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with Back Office, Analytics, and other stakeholders.

Strong Plus:

• Previous experience in the Polish power market or other European power markets,
• Hands-on experience with renewable energy portfolios (wind, solar, battery storage),
• Knowledge of power market regulations, settlement processes, and market compliance requirements,
• Experience in algorithmic trading, automation, or development of trading tools,
• Advanced skills in Excel, Python or data analytics tools,
• Understanding of weather models, forecasting tools, and renewable generation optimization,
• Experience in cross-border trading and market coupling mechanisms,
• Polish/Albanian language skills would be considered an advantage.

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