Power + Gas Portfolio Manager Associate
We are looking for a Power + Gas Portfolio Manager Associate to join our Portfolio Management team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has an initial understanding of Portfolio Management/Trading in the Czech energy sector, and possesses strong numerical and analytical skills. A proactive mindset, combined with the ability to work independently and within a team, is essential.
This role involves close collaboration with the local Portfolio Manager, Sales team, and MET’s Trading Desk at our Swiss headquarters. You will also contribute to the modelling and forecasting processes and monitor market trends impacting the energy sector.
Role responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Conduct detailed consumption analysis and evaluate all cost components associated with energy usage, including identification of cost drivers and opportunities for improvement.
- Optimize costs related to balancing activities, ensuring efficient portfolio management and minimizing imbalance exposure.
- Analyze and interpret data to support sourcing decisions, providing insights that strengthen procurement strategies and overall portfolio performance.
- Actively contribute to new projects by testing and optimizing existing systems to support business growth.
- Develop and test forecasting models to support market insights and trading strategies.
- Monitor market developments impacting the gas and power portfolio.
- Track key market drivers, including supply-demand fundamentals, weather trends, and regulatory changes.
- Carry out additional tasks related to the role, as directed by the manager.
Qualifications
- 1-2+ year of hands-on experience in power + gas market analysis and trading is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of programming languages (VBA) is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Strong technical and analytical capabilities with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts.
- Solid problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
- Understanding of the Czech natural gas and power markets.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Fluency in Czech and English, both written and spoken.