Our Trading IT team in Düsseldorf is looking for you!
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
The ETRM department at Uniper is a key player in delivering development and operations (DEVOPS) for our core Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems. This team, consisting of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Technical Analysts, is responsible for supporting the entire trade lifecycle across various commodities including Gas, Power, Coal, Oil, Freight, Weather, and LNG. As trusted partners to key business stakeholders such as Front Office, Risk Management, and Middle and Back Office, the ETRM team enables the Uniper business teams by driving Strategic Projects supporting Uniper’s Growth & Transformation.
In this role, you will:
1. Take ownership of the end-to-end trade lifecycle for Power and Gas markets, both in the UK and globally
2. Understand new business initiatives and product implementations that support Uniper’s trading strategies
3. Follow standard Uniper IT project delivery processes to ensure consistent, quality outcomes
4. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to support Uniper’s transformation, particularly in the Green Power and Green Gas portfolios
5. Lead the identification, classification, documentation, and engineering of business requirements
6. Facilitate workshops with a wide range of stakeholders, from operational staff to director-level executives, ensuring alignment and clarity in project goals
7. Serve as the first point of contact for the business to consult on requirements and drive solutions
8. Work within an international, multi-sourced delivery model alongside Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Developers
9. Assist in identifying and designing appropriate IT solutions, including solution evaluation and recommendations
10. Maintain a holistic view of E2E solutions, ensuring comprehensive understanding of impacts across the trading landscape
11. Take clear ownership of delivering solutions across all phases of the trade lifecycle
12. Challenge requirements where necessary and provide alternative solution options, including cost/benefit analyses
13. Be an active member of the “Business Analyst Community” at Uniper, driving best practices and continuous improvement
Your profile
14. Educated to degree level, preferably with a Master’s in IT, Energy Economics, or Engineering
15. Professional qualifications in Project Management or Business Analysis (e.g., PMP, CBAP) are highly desirable
16. Deep knowledge of Gas or Power trading, with a strong understanding of the trade lifecycle. Experience with additional commodities is a plus
17. Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the Energy Trading domain or in Capital Markets Domain
18. Strong understanding of Green Power, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Green Certificates, and Green Gases
19. Functional and technical expertise in OpenLink Endur, including the ability to understand and work with AVS/JVS and OpenComponents
20. Ability to lead and mentor Business Analysts and Developers, including offshore teams
21. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage complex dependencies systematically and effectively
22. Solid understanding of ETRM systems, scheduling applications, and reporting landscapes, with a thorough knowledge of trade lifecycle processes
23. Proven ability to drive and deliver change with a focus on commercial outcomes
24. Experience in facilitating discussions to resolve technical challenges, balancing input from multiple business and technical stakeholders
25. Strong stakeholder communication and management skills
26. Self-starter with a proactive approach to project ownership
27. Experience leading offshore teams and owning significant project deliverables in large-scale programs
Your benefits
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas: Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:
28. Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
29. Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
30. Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service
Mobility:
31. Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation)
32. E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations
Health offers:
33. Flu vaccination
34. Preventive health services
35. Employee assistance program
Company pension:
36. Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
37. Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching
Trainings:
38. Lifelong training
39. Coaching
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!