Head of Short Term Trading

Head of Short Term Trading

Engie

Brussels, Belgium

Context

As Head of Short-Term Trading, you will lead the Short-Term Trading Desk, part of the Business Platform Power Trading & Commercial.

Your mission is to maximize the value of ENGIE’s power portfolio in the CWE region (Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands) and capture opportunities in the fast-moving pan-European intraday markets.

You will manage a team of traders operating 24/7, ensuring performance, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role requires strategic vision, operational excellence, and strong leadership to thrive in a highly competitive and evolving market environment. You will work closely with Algorithmic Trading, Optimization, and Commercial teams to deliver best-in-class results.

Your Mission

As Head of Short-Term Trading, you will:

• Lead and develop the Short-Term Trading team, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous learning;
• Define and implement strategies to maximize portfolio revenues and optimize asset flexibility in intraday markets;
• Oversee real-time trading and optimization activities, ensuring alignment with market conditions and business objectives;
• Drive innovation and automation, collaborating with algorithmic trading teams to enhance efficiency and profitability;
• Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with internal and external requirements;
• Contribute to the short-term optimization chain, aligning trading strategies across different time horizons;
• Act as a key decision-maker in stressful, time-sensitive situations, ensuring risk management and operational resilience.

You will report to the Head of Short-Term Trading & Optimization.

What we are looking for

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and manage high-performing teams;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a deep understanding of power market fundamentals;
• Expertise in intraday power trading and short-term optimization;
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset;
• Comfortable working under pressure and making decisions in fast-changing environments;
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong sense of opportunity and innovation;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Willingness to work in a rotating system when required for operational oversight.

Education & Experience

• University degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field;
• 5-10 years of experience in power trading, including a proven track record in intraday trading and team leadership;
• Programming knowledge (Python, R, or similar) is a strong asset;
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French, Dutch, or German is highly valued.