Job Description
Do you like to work in the dynamic environment of the trading floor? Do you want to contribute to high quality analysis and the success of the trading function using your analytical capabilities and commercial comprehension? Then this job could be something for you.
For our office in Hamburg we are looking for a
(Senior) Carbon Analyst
in the Trading Analysis & Algorithms department.
The Trading Analysis & Algorithms department within the Business Unit (BU) Trading works closely with the trading desks and takes the leading role in providing market insights, (fundamental and quantitative) analysis, and ultimately commercial decision support across all commodity areas. As part of the department, the Algorithmic Trading desk works closely with the other trading desks and the Algo Infrastructure team and takes the leading role in algorithmic trading and automated trade execution across BU Trading from the intraday to term horizon.
Your key responsibilities as a (Senior) Carbon Analyst:
* Conduct commercially relevant fundamental and quantitative analysis to support traders, and play an active role in developing (EU ETS and UK ETS) emissions market trading strategies
* Keep track of the latest market and policy developments, identify key fundamental drivers and regime shifts (e.g., emissions balance, fuel switching, politics), develop price views and sensitivity analyses, and provide related communication and advice to traders through various communication channels
* Further develop the fundamental and statistical markets modelling and interface with supporting functions on business-driven model development and policy analysis
* Play an active role in further developing and automating routines, procedures, and applications for analysis-related information and data
* Lead and mentor junior analysts
* Be part of the Trading Analysis & Algorithms department and contribute to its analysis output as well as the commercial success of BU Trading
* Educate traders in relevant (EU ETS and UK ETS) emission market and policy topics.
Qualifications
Our ideal (Senior) Carbon Analyst has the following qualifications and capabilities:
* Strong academic background with a Master’s degree or higher in, e.g., business, economics, engineering, mathematics, physics or other relevant quantitative subject
* 2+ years’ experience in (EU ETS and UK ETS) emission market analysis in a commercial or trading environment at market research companies, energy companies, banks, or hedge funds with a proven track record
* Experience with fundamental and quantitative models for the (EU ETS and UK ETS) emission market, and ability to steer business-driven model development and policy analysis in the respective supporting functions
* Strong own network in the market, esp. around (EU ETS and UK ETS) emission policy and analysis topics
* Additional experience with the analysis of voluntary carbon markets clearly advantageous
* Additional experience with algorithmic trading strategies advantageous
* Strong statistical, analytical, and programming skills (ideally Python)
* Fluency in English (both written and spoken); additional languages advantageous
* Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with various internal stakeholders and the willingness to share your knowledge
* Result oriented, independent working method with high reliability and readiness to take on responsibility
* Proactive team player with eagerness to learn.
Additional Information
Benefits
Your development is a priority at Vattenfall BA Markets. Your professional journey will benefit from working in the exciting industry of energy trading, and in interdisciplinary teams. To support your career, we offer opportunities to grow through training, job rotations, talent programs and a working environment that stimulates learning.
Our work culture at Vattenfall is excellent. We have an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Modern and flexible working conditions, including mobile work, promote wellbeing. In Germany, our work week consists of 37.5 hours with, in many cases, the possibility to work part-time. Up to 49% of your working time can be mobile work, and you are entitled to 30 days of vacation per year.
Your health is important to us. We provide several health programs and support throughout potentially challenging life situations.
Your colleagues will be another highlight. We employ inspiring people with diverse backgrounds. Together with our culture and your tasks, they form an interesting and fun place to work.
You can find our new state of the art office next to Elbbrücken.
More information
We welcome your application in English, no later than November 30th, 2025. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website.
For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our Recruiter Carina Böhle via mail carina.boehle@vattenfall.de.
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.
The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, called DISA. In addition, a certificate of good conduct (i.e. criminal record certificate) is required for certain positions.
We look forward to receiving your application!