Portfolio Manager/ Trader Energy (m/w/d) at BASF in DE

WELCOME TO BASF

BASF's future is climate-neutral - and we are shaping the way there! We give BASF access to renewable electricity and other energy sources with low upstream emissions. We participate in production, conclude long-term supply contracts, trade on wholesale markets and thus competitively supply BASF's European sites with essential energy sources.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

As part of our European portfolio management and trading team at BASF, you will take on a key role in managing energy market exposures and actively contribute to the development of trading strategies.

• In your new position, you manage and optimize short-term exposure in Gas and Carbon markets.
• Together with your colleagues, you develop, implement, and execute hedging and trading strategies across European energy markets.
• Furthermore, you execute trades both OTC and on exchanges across different maturities and instruments.
• Your expertise is in demand! You closely collaborate with Analytics and Origination teams to support informed trading decisions.
• Not least, you ensure alignment with internal stakeholders and foster transparent communication within BASF.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• degree in economics, energy economics, natural sciences or a comparable field
• at least three years of professional experience in trading or portfolio management of energy commodities
• strong understanding of at least two commodities (power, gas or carbon) as well as hands-on experience in trading, hedging and basic technical analysis
• very good german and english skills as well as confident use of MS office; programming skills (e.g. python) are a plus
• analytical team player with strong communication skills, high level of initiative and a structured way of working

WHAT WE OFFER

• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in BASF)
• Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
• Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
• Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike, availability of e-charging stations for private vehicles

HOW TO REACH US

• Bonnie Gardt (Talent Acquisition), bonnie.gardt@basf.com, Tel: +49 30 2005-59672 will be happy to answer your questions for this position.

• You can also reach our recruiting team here.

• First information about our application process can be found here.

ABOUT US

The future of BASF is climate-neutral – and we are shaping the path to get there! We enable BASF to access renewable electricity and other energy sources. We invest in production facilities, conclude long-term supply contracts, trade on wholesale markets, and thus supply BASF sites with energy at competitive prices.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.