Short-Term Power Trader - Balancing Expert

Job Description

Mega, part of MET GROUP, is recruiting a Short-term Power Trader/Balancing Expert to develop its short-term trading desk in Belgium- with the scope extended to the Benelux and the Power and Gas market.

You will optimize MEGA portfolio's real-time positions on spot markets (day-ahead, intraday) to ensure reliable and competitively priced energy for MEGA's customers, while supporting the company's commitment to fair pricing, transparency, andmarket optimization. This role operates in a highly dynamic environment where rapid analysis and decisive action are essential.

What you will do?

• Trading & Portfolio Optimization
  • Create and apply short-term‑ trading approaches aimed at maximizing revenue and minimizing operational costs;
  • Manage Balancing operations;
  • Optimize nominations, flexibility, and consumption/production forecasts across MEGA's portfolio;
  • Identify arbitrage opportunities aligned with MEGA's commercial strategy;
  • Reduce imbalance costs by adjusting positions in real time.
• Asset Optimization (Production, BESS)
  • Support the evaluation, structuring, and optimization of BESS and production-related initiatives (value creation, arbitrage/imbalance services, ancillary services, hedging alignment);
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders (Trading, Risk, Operations, Legal, Finance) to ensure operational feasibility and compliance;
  • Define and track performance KPIs (availability, cycle efficiency, revenues vs. model, constraints) and drive continuous improvement post go-live.
• Market Analysis & Decision-Making
  • Monitor Belgian and European fundamentals: weather, renewable output, grid constraints, demand patterns, gas and CO₂ prices;
  • Analyze deviations between forecasts and actuals to improve internal forecasting models;
  • Use MEGA's data-driven tools and internal models to support trading decisions;
  • Commit to continuous improvement by staying up to date with the latest technologies and trading strategies.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Operate within MEGA's risk limits and comply with Belgian and European regulations (REMIT, EMIR, Elia balancing rules);
  • Ensure full traceability of decisions and transactions;
  • Help strengthen processes and controls in an agile, evolving organization.

You will report to the Sourcing Manager.

Qualifications

Is this job made for you?

• Education: Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or related fields;
• Experience: 5+ years in intraday and short-term optimization power trading, expertise in flexible asset management is a strong plus;
• Language:
  • Fluent in English;
  • Knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a plus.
• Technical:
  • Programming skills in SQL, Power BI or similar;
  • Solid understanding of Belgian and European power markets (gas market is a +);
  • Experience with ETRM systems or internal trading tools.
• Personal:
  • Strong analytical mindset and comfort with real-time data;
  • High level of rigor, reliability, and attention to detail;
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset;
  • Motivation to contribute to a Belgian scale-up with a pragmatic, impact-driven culture.