PpMega, part of MET GROUP, is recruiting a bShort-term Power Trader /b b/ Balancing Expert /b to develop its short-term trading desk in Belgium- with the scope extended to the bBenelux /b and the Power and Gas market. /ppYou will boptimize /b 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 bfair pricing, transparency, and market optimization /b. /ppThis role operates in a highly dynamic environment bwhere rapid analysis and decisive action /b are essential. /ph3What you will do /h3ulliCreate and apply short-term‑ trading approaches aimed at maximizing revenue and minimizing operational costs. /liliManage Balancing operations. /liliOptimize nominations, flexibility, and consumption/production forecasts across MEGA’s portfolio. /liliIdentify arbitrage opportunities aligned with MEGA’s commercial strategy. /liliReduce imbalance costs by adjusting positions in real time. /li /ulh3Asset Optimization (Production, BESS) /h3ulliSupport the evaluation, structuring, and optimization of BESS and production-related initiatives (value creation, arbitrage/imbalance. services, ancillary services, hedging alignment). /liliCoordinate internal stakeholders (Trading, Risk, Operations, Legal, Finance) to ensure operational feasibility and compliance. /liliDefine and track performance KPIs (availability, cycle efficiency, revenues vs. model, constraints) and drive continuous improvement post go-live. /li /ulh3Market Analysis Decision-Making /h3ulliMonitor Belgian and European fundamentals: weather, renewable output, grid constraints, demand patterns, gas and CO₂ prices. /liliAnalyze deviations between forecasts and actuals to improve internal forecasting models. /liliUse MEGA’s data-driven tools and internal models to support trading decisions. /liliCommit to continuous improvement by staying up to date with the latest technologies and trading strategies. /li /ulh3Compliance Risk Management /h3ulliOperate within MEGA’s risk limits and comply with Belgian and European regulations (REMIT, EMIR, Elia balancing rules). /liliEnsure full traceability of decisions and transactions. /liliHelp strengthen processes and controls in an agile, evolving organization. /liliYou will report to the Sourcing Manager. /liliYou will work in a bchallenging environment. /b /liliYou will contribute to making energy bmore affordable /b for hundreds of thousands of customers. /liliYou will help MEGA conquer the bB2B market in the Benelux. /b /liliYou will join the dynamic Sourcing team of MEGA. /lilibFast-growing international group with career development opportunities in Europe. /b /liliBased in the heart of bLiege or Leuven /b, this full-time role offers a bcompetitive salary package. /b aligned with your extensive experience and qualifications. /li /ulh3Is this job made for you? /h3ullibEducation: /b Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or related fields. /lilibExperience: /b 5+ years in intraday and short-term optimization power trading, expertise in flexible asset management is a strong plus. /lilibLanguage: /b Fluent in bEnglish /b (knowledge of bFrench and/or Dutch /b is a plus). /li /ulh3Technical /h3ullibProgramming skills /b inb SQL, Power BI or similar. /b /liliSolid understanding of bBelgian and European power markets /b (gas market is a +). /liliExperience with bETRM systems or internal trading tools. /b /li /ulh3Personal /h3ulliStrong banalytical mindset /b and bcomfort with real-time data. /b /liliHigh level of brigor, reliability /b, and battention to detail. /b /liliStrong communication skills and a bcollaborative mindset. /b /liliMotivation to contribute to a Belgian scale-up with a bpragmatic, impact-driven culture. /b /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr