Nordic Power Analyst - Trading Analyst

Become a Nordic Power Analyst - Trading Analyst with Vattenfall in Stockholm, Sweden. Conduct fundamental and quantitative analysis to support traders and develop trading strategies for Nordic power markets. Enjoy opportunities for mentorship and contribute to the success of the Trading Analysis & Algorithms department. Join Vattenfall as a Nordic Power Analyst - Trading Analyst in Stockholm, Sweden. In this role, you will conduct fundamental and quantitative analysis to support traders and develop trading strategies for the Nordic power markets. You will also mentor junior analysts and enhance analysis routines. Enjoy a dynamic work environment where your expertise in power markets and programming skills will be valued.

Vattenfall Stockholm, Sweden On-site Full Time UTC+01:00

Vattenfall

Company Overview

Name

Vattenfall AB

Headquarters

Stockholm, Sweden

Founded

1909

Size

Approximately 21,000 employees across Europe (source: group.vattenfall.com). Revenue of €16.5 billion in FY 2023 (source: energydigital.com).

What They Do

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company focused on renewable energy production and distribution. The company has a rich history that began with hydroelectric power and has evolved to include a diverse portfolio of energy sources, including offshore and onshore wind, nuclear power, and heat networks. Vattenfall operates approximately 139,000 km of power lines in Sweden, serving around 900,000 customers, and is recognized as the second largest energy company in Sweden and the largest offshore wind operator in Denmark (source: group.vattenfall.com). Their commitment to fossil-free electricity and heat production is evident in their ongoing projects and strategic focus on transitioning away from fossil fuels.

Projects & Track Record

Vattenfall has a notable track record of significant projects, including the historic Olidan hydroelectric plant in Trollhättan, which was Sweden's largest by the early 1900s, and the Porjus Power Plant, operational since 1915. In recent years, they have expanded their offshore wind capabilities with projects like Horns Rev 1 and 3 in Denmark, and the Vesterhav North and South farms, which opened in autumn 2024. Additionally, Vattenfall has developed nine hydro power plants in Finland and has been involved in 13 wind and battery storage projects in the UK since 2008, showcasing their commitment to renewable energy across multiple regions (source: history.vattenfall.com). Their ongoing projects include the Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in Denmark and the Korsnäs offshore wind farm in Finland, which supports carbon neutrality goals by 2035.

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Vattenfall has celebrated its 115th anniversary, emphasizing its commitment to fossil-free energy and announcing plans to phase out coal by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040 under the leadership of CEO Anna Borg. The company has also successfully opened the Vesterhav North and South offshore wind farms in Denmark in autumn 2024, marking a significant milestone in their renewable energy initiatives (source: group.vattenfall.com). While no specific new contracts or acquisitions were reported for 2023-2024, Vattenfall continues to focus on its operational milestones and ongoing developments in offshore wind energy.

Working There

Vattenfall offers a variety of roles across its operations, including energy production in hydro, wind, and nuclear sectors, as well as grid operations and retail services. The company employs approximately 500 staff in Denmark and the UK, focusing on offshore wind and heat networks, and has active hiring in locations such as Solna (Sweden HQ), Kolding (Denmark HQ), and various cities in the UK and Finland (source: group.vattenfall.com). The company culture is characterized by long-term state ownership, fostering stability and collaboration, particularly through historic Nordic power coordination efforts that date back to its founding in 1909. This culture supports Vattenfall's adaptation to energy transitions and its commitment to promoting fossil-free energy solutions.

Contact

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Job Description

Your main tasks and responsibilities as a Nordic Power Analyst - Trading Analyst

Conduct commercially relevant fundamental and quantitative analysis to support traders, and play an active role in developing trading strategies for the Nordic power markets across tenors;
Keep track of the latest market developments, identify key fundamental drivers and regime shifts, develop price views and sensitivity analyses, and provide related communication and advice to traders through various communication channels;
Further develop the fundamental and statistical markets modelling and interface with other trading analysts and supporting functions on business-driven model development and policy analysis;
Play an active role in further developing and automating routines, procedures, and applications for analysis related information and data;
Lead and mentor junior analysts and working students;
Be part of the Trading Analysis & Algorithms department and contribute to its analysis output as well as the commercial success of BU Trading.

Qualifications

Our ideal Nordic Power Analyst - Trading Analyst has the following qualifications and capabilities:

Strong academic background with a Master's degree or higher in, e.g., business, economics, engineering, mathematics, physics or other relevant quantitative subject;
2+ years' experience in analysis for Nordic power markets (or adjacent power markets) in a commercial or trading environment at market research companies, energy companies, trading houses, banks, or hedge funds with a proven track record;
Experience with fundamental and statistical models for power markets, and ability to steer business-driven model development and policy analysis in the supporting functions;
Strong statistical, analytical, and programming skills (esp. Python);
Fluency in English and ideally Swedish (or Norwegian alternatively) - both written and spoken;
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with various internal stakeholders and the willingness to share your knowledge;
Result oriented, independent working method with high reliability, self-motivation, and readiness to take on responsibility;
Proactive team player with strong eagerness to learn.