About Schoeller Ventures
Schoeller Ventures GmbH is the innovation and venture development platform of the Schoeller Family. Our mission is to build and scale businesses that deliver sustainable impact—ranging from circular packaging solutions such as Multiloop to next-generation energy systems. Through our energy-focused venture, GESI Giga Batteries, we are actively shaping the future of energy infrastructure by developing and operating advanced battery storage systems (BESS). Founded and led by a visionary team of C-level leaders from Deutsche Telekom, Siemens Industries, Munich Re, and BCG, GESI has made significant progress on the road to building its first BESS locations. We are now extending the focus of this project into the operational side of the BESS locations by developing AI-powered electricity trading, reinforcing our commitment to decarbonized, resilient energy systems.
Tasks
The Role
We’re seeking a Quantitative Trader to help build and run the backbone of our AI-based trading operations across European power markets. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an early-stage team within a growing venture environment—where you'll blend energy expertise, leadership, quantitative modeling, and technical implementation.
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategy Design & Execution
Lead the design, backtesting, and deployment of short-term electricity trading strategies
Translate market signals and price patterns into actionable trading logic
Model Development & Forecasting
Work with data scientists to co-develop machine learning and deep learning models for market forecasting
Analyze historical data and market behavior to continuously improve signal quality
Asset Optimization & Trading Infrastructure
Enhance our optimization frameworks for battery storage and grid participation
Collaborate on the development of scalable trading platforms and operational tools
Requirements
You’ll Thrive Here If You…
Enjoy building complex systems from scratch and seeing them through to real-world applications
Are passionate about the energy transition and understand the role of flexibility assets
Are decisive under uncertainty and thrive in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments
Value pragmatic experimentation over theoretical perfection
Communicate clearly and work effectively across disciplines
Your Toolkit Ideally Includes…
~ Advanced degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Applied Math)
~4+ years experience in short-term power markets (Germany/Central Europe strongly preferred)
~ Strong Python skills (other languages a plus)
~ Familiarity with cloud platforms
~ Working knowledge of battery storage economics and ancillary services markets
~ Experience developing or maintaining algorithmic trading infrastructure
~ Understanding of market microstructure and auction-based power exchanges (EPEX, Nord Pool)
~ Optional: Familiarity with real-time telemetry systems, EMS, or energy market APIs
~ Bonus: Background in quantitative finance or high-frequency trading strategies
Why Join Schoeller Ventures?
Help build, launch and scale a high-impact energy venture backed by industrial expertise and capital
Flexible work environment: remote-friendly, with optional access to our House of Circularity in Pullach
Competitive compensation tailored to startup growth and long-term success