Trading Meteorologist (f/m/d)

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

E.ON Energy Markets GmbH (EEM) 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.

At E.ON diversity matters. We welcome all people and are convinced that differences make us stronger. Become part of our inclusive and diverse company culture! To create equal opportunities for everyone we offer our positions in full or part-time.

Ready to become a Playmaker of the energy transition? Join our team in Essen, München and apply online as Trading Meteorologist (f/m/d). Are you brave enough to drive progress and forge new paths? Let’s make it work and create real impact together. We can’t wait to meet you! It’s on us, to make new energy work.

Role Responsibilities

• You will be closely working with our Market Analysts, Traders and Originators in a commercially competitive and fast-paced trading floor environment.
• Monitor and interpret weather data from various sources to provide accurate and timely weather forecasts.
• Build up databases containing meteorological parameters and historical forecasts for model back testing and detailed analysis.
  
• Keep up to date with latest developments in academic research, weather forecasting technology and vendor products.
  
• You are a dedicated team player with good communications skills. Meteorologists and markets start early in the morning, so do you.
  
• You are based at our headquarters in Essen, Germany. However, partially working from home is an option in accordance to E.On’s working policies. You are happy to travel to and working from our trading floors / offices in other European countries from time to time.

Role qualifications 

• Working experience of numerical weather forecast prediction models and synoptic forecasting techniques.
• Working experience of the fundamental principles of weather/climate models and respective data formats, ideally developing models or being part of a model developing/operating research team.
• Ideally working experience in synoptic weather forecast (in renewables, aviation, civil services or the private sector).
• Good understanding of climate indices, teleconnections and sub-seasonal to seasonal weather and climate projections.
• Time series analysis and multivariate statistics are tools that you are used to and familiar with.
• Python is your second language. MatLab and MS Office applications have been part of your working/educational career.
• Experience in European, US or Global (Renewable) energy markets, commodity trading and/or agricultural commodities is welcomed, but is not mandatory.
• Degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric or Climate Sciences
• Ability to work occasionally on bank holidays or weekends
• Fluent in English 

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 as well as subsidized Deutschland Ticket

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 237141). 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: Full time; Part time 
Company: E.ON Energy Markets GmbH
Location: Essen, München
Function area: Trading