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:
Take ownership of the end-to-end trade lifecycle for Power and Gas markets, both in the UK and globally
Understand new business initiatives and product implementations that support Uniper’s trading strategies
Follow standard Uniper IT project delivery processes to ensure consistent, quality outcomes
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to support Uniper’s transformation, particularly in the Green Power and Green Gas portfolios
Lead the identification, classification, documentation, and engineering of business requirements
Facilitate workshops with a wide range of stakeholders, from operational staff to director-level executives, ensuring alignment and clarity in project goals
Serve as the first point of contact for the business to consult on requirements and drive solutions
Work within an international, multi-sourced delivery model alongside Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Developers
Assist in identifying and designing appropriate IT solutions, including solution evaluation and recommendations
Maintain a holistic view of E2E solutions, ensuring comprehensive understanding of impacts across the trading landscape
Take clear ownership of delivering solutions across all phases of the trade lifecycle
Challenge requirements where necessary and provide alternative solution options, including cost/benefit analyses
Be an active member of the “Business Analyst Community” at Uniper, driving best practices and continuous improvement
Your profile
Educated to degree level, preferably with a Master’s in IT, Energy Economics, or Engineering
Professional qualifications in Project Management or Business Analysis (e.g., PMP, CBAP) are highly desirable
Deep knowledge of Gas or Power trading, with a strong understanding of the trade lifecycle. Experience with additional commodities is a plus
Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the Energy Trading domain or in Capital Markets Domain
Strong understanding of Green Power, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Green Certificates, and Green Gases
Functional and technical expertise in OpenLink Endur, including the ability to understand and work with AVS/JVS and OpenComponents
Ability to lead and mentor Business Analysts and Developers, including offshore teams
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to manage complex dependencies systematically and effectively
Solid understanding of ETRM systems, scheduling applications, and reporting landscapes, with a thorough knowledge of trade lifecycle processes
Proven ability to drive and deliver change with a focus on commercial outcomes
Experience in facilitating discussions to resolve technical challenges, balancing input from multiple business and technical stakeholders
Strong stakeholder communication and management skills
Self-starter with a proactive approach to project ownership
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:
Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service
Mobility:
Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation)
E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations
Health offers:
Flu vaccination
Preventive health services
Employee assistance program
Company pension:
Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching
Trainings:
Lifelong training
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!
Your contact
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
career(at)uniper.energy
Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
