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GridBeyond · Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Who are GridBeyond?
GridBeyond is a global energy technology company accelerating the transition to a smarter, more sustainable energy system. By combining advanced AI, market expertise and real-time optimisation, we help businesses unlock value from distributed energy assets, including flexible demand, renewable generation and energy storage.
Founded in demand response, we have evolved into a market-leading energy intelligence platform, enabling customers to participate in critical energy markets while supporting grid stability and decarbonisation. Our ambition is simple: to create a more resilient, efficient and zero-carbon energy future.
How does GridBeyond do this?
We harness the power of AI, data and human expertise to connect, optimise and monetise energy assets across global markets. Working in partnership with our customers, we intelligently balance energy demand, generation and storage, helping organisations reduce costs, generate new revenue streams and contribute to a more sustainable energy ecosystem.
Through continuous innovation and a customer-first mindset, we transform complex energy challenges into commercial and environmental opportunities.
What’s business and culture like?
GridBeyond is a fast-growing, international company driven by innovation, purpose and collaboration. Over recent years, we have expanded significantly across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and beyond, bringing together talented people united by a shared mission to accelerate the energy transition.
With teams across Ireland, the UK, the US, Japan and Australia, we combine global ambition with a collaborative and connected culture. We value diverse perspectives, encourage bold thinking and empower our people to make a meaningful impact. At GridBeyond, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, solve real-world challenges and contribute to building a cleaner, smarter and more sustainable future.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Energy Trader to take ownership of trading and commercial optimisation for our portfolio of GB energy assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy trading, a strong understanding of physical asset optimisation, and a proven ability to develop and execute trading strategies that deliver commercial value.
While GB will be the primary focus, the role will work closely with our existing Irish trading capability, providing support and cross-cover for the SEM market where required. As GridBeyond continues to grow internationally, there will also be opportunities to broaden the successful candidate’s market knowledge and experience by supporting our trading teams across markets including ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, NEM and Japan.
What will I be doing?
Develop and implement trading strategies: Develop and execute trading strategies to optimize profitability and manage risk in alignment with the company's overall goals and market conditions.
Develop, own and execute trading and asset optimisation strategies to maximise commercial performance while managing risk, primarily across the GB wholesale, Balancing Mechanism and ancillary service markets.
Act as a senior member of the Trading team, sharing market expertise, supporting other traders and contributing to the continued development of the wider trading and optimisation capability.
Risk Management: Operate within agreed trading mandates and risk limits and actively manage market, imbalance and operational risks associated with the asset portfolio.
Market analysis: Analyse market developments, fundamentals and trends to inform trading strategies and decision-making, and work closely with GridBeyond’s Regulatory team to understand and respond to relevant market and regulatory changes.
Relationship management: Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, market partners, counterparties and exchanges to support trading activities and identify new opportunities.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies governing trading activities, including reporting requirements and ethical standards.
Performance Monitoring: Own and analyse trading and asset performance, including P&L and relevant trading metrics, to assess strategy effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including risk management, finance, operations, sales and legal, to support business objectives and optimize trading activities
Support the onboarding and go-live of new assets, ensuring trading strategies, asset constraints and operational requirements are appropriately reflected in our trading and optimisation systems.
Provide support and cross-cover to other GridBeyond trading markets where required, working alongside the traders responsible for those markets.
What do I need to be a good technical fit for this role?
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field or equivalent relevant industry experience.
3–5+ years' relevant experience in power trading, asset optimisation or a closely related energy-market role, with responsibility for trading or commercial performance.
Strong knowledge of the GB electricity market, ideally including wholesale markets, the Balancing Mechanism and ancillary services.
Experience trading or optimising physical energy assets, particularly battery storage, renewable generation, flexible generation or demand-side assets, is highly desirable.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make informed trading decisions.
Proficiency in trading platforms and market analysis tools.
Experience working with automated trading or asset optimisation systems would be advantageous.
Solid understanding of risk management principles and practices.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively.
A strong ownership mindset, with the ability to work autonomously, solve problems and contribute to improvements across the wider trading and optimisation function.
What behaviors are rewarded at GridBeyond?
Customer Centric- We keep our customers at the forefront of every decision we make.
Relentless- We push beyond boundaries, overcome obstacles. We refuse to give up and will never settle for less than world class.
Integrity - We are committed to conducting ourselves with honesty, ethics, and transparency. We foster trust and respect with our colleagues, customers and partners.
Agility- We value agility and the willingness to embrace new ideas and technologies.
Collaboration- We foster a culture of cooperation, communication, and shared knowledge.
Can you tell me about the benefits?
31 paid days off per year (including bank holidays), that increases over time
Pension with generous employer contribution
Paid market leading medical cover plan with Irish Life or Medical allowance if you prefer
Self- development funding
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Flexible and hybrid working model
Details
| Company | GridBeyond |
| Location | Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | tech |