HybridSourcingMega, part of MET GROUP, is recruiting a Short-term Power Trader / Balancing Expert to develop its short-term trading desk in Belgium- with the scope extended to the Benelux and the Power and Gas market.You will optimize MEGA portfolio’s real-time positions on spot markets (day-ahead, intraday) to ensure reliable and competitively priced energy for MEGA’s customers, while supporting the company’s commitment to fair pricing, transparency, and market optimization. This role operates in a highly dynamic environment where rapid analysis and decisive action are essential.What you will do ?Create and apply short-term‑ trading approaches aimed at maximizing revenue and minimizing operational costs.Manage Balancing.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.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.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.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.You will work in a challenging environmentYou will contribute to making energy more affordable for hundreds of thousands of customersYou will help MEGA conquer the B2B market in the BeneluxYou will join the dynamic Sourcing team of MEGAFast-growing international group with career development opportunities in Europe.Based in the heart of Liege or Leuven, this full-time role offers a competitive salary package aligned with your extensive experience and qualifications.Job requirementsIs this job made for you?Education : Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or related fieldsExperience : 5+ years in intraday and short-term optimization power trading, expertise in flexible asset management is a strong plusLanguage :Knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a plusTechnical :Programming skills in SQL, Power BI or similarSolid understanding of Belgian and European power markets (gas market is a +)Experience with ETRM systems or internal trading toolsPersonal :Strong analytical mindset and comfort with real-time dataHigh level of rigor, reliability, and attention to detailStrong communication skills and a collaborative mindsetMotivation to contribute to a Belgian scale-up with a pragmatic, impact-driven culture.
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