Job Description
What you will do ?
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
Why join?
5. You will work in a challenging environment
6. You will contribute to making energy more affordable for hundreds of thousands of customers
7. You will help MEGA conquer the B2B market in the Benelux
8. You will join the dynamic Sourcing team of MEGA
9. Fast-growing international group with career development opportunities in Europe.
10. Based in the heart of Liege or Leuven, this full-time role offers a competitive salary package aligned with your extensive experience and qualifications.
Qualifications
Is this job made for you?
11. Education : Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or related fields
12. Experience : 5+ years in intraday and short-term optimization power trading, expertise in flexible asset management is a strong plus
13. Language :
Fluent in English
Knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a plus
14. 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
15. 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.