Operational Meteorologist

**GRASP THE OPPORTUNITY**:
To support our energy trading activities, we are looking for a skilled Meteorologist with operational experience in Europe. Your expertise in forecasting local and rapidly changing weather conditions - such as windspeed, cloud formation as well as extreme weather events - is critical knowledge for the intraday and day-ahead desks. You will work closely with our traders and operational support, providing essential weather insights to help traders inform their trading decisions.

Your key responsibilities:

- Communicate complex weather scenarios effectively to non-expert audiences.
- Analyze weather maps and translate data into actionable insights for the trading desks.
- Nowcasting weather patterns, rapidly developing/changing weather conditions and assess any potential deviations from earlier predictions.
- Collaborate with traders on intraday and day-ahead shifts, offering real-time weather updates.
- Utilize existing power forecasting tools and contribute to the development of new tools to improve forecasting accuracy.
- Prepare daily weather reports for traders and analysts, using the latest weather model updates.
- Train team members on the impact of weather on energy trading through regular sessions.

**WHAT WE ASK**:

- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or other related field.
- 2-5 years of operational meteorology experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in energy trading
- Willingness to work in a shift-based role early morning or late afternoon, that includes working on weekends twice a month
- Demonstrable working experience with European weather patterns and forecasts using models such as ECMWF, ICON, etc.
- Clear and fluent English
- Good social & communication skills

**WHAT WE LIKE**:

- Experience with programming languages, preferably Python
- Experience in energy markets, including an understanding of weather impacts on energy production (solar, wind, etc.).
- Interest in trading
- Creative, proactive thinking
- A flexible work mentality
- A fast learner

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Training, continuous learning and development opportunities
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual performance based bonuses
- A non-hierarchical workplace
- Young and highly motivated teammates
- Ownership in you work
- A fun workplace, where no two days are ever the same
- Plenty of social events

Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated.