European Power Scheduler

European Power Scheduler

Full-Time 51750 - 63250 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Castleton Commodities International, LLC

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage daily energy scheduling for power and gas, ensuring accuracy and timely nominations.
  • Company: Join Castleton Commodities International, a leading global energy merchant in London.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, tuition assistance, and paid volunteer days.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.
  • Why this job: Dive into the dynamic world of energy trading and make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Degree in a technical field and experience in power scheduling required.

The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.

Castleton Commodities International is hiring a European Power Scheduler for its London office.

The role supports daily energy scheduling activities across power and natural gas, including position reconciliation, interactions with power TSOs, and the development of ad hoc operational reports and processes.

It provides direct exposure to physical energy trading operations in a dynamic environment where nomination accuracy, deadline discipline, and sound judgment are critical.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate and timely balancing and nomination activity across CCI's European power market areas.
  • Coordinate with trading functions to reconcile positions and ensure nominated volumes are aligned to traded activity before gate closure.
  • Interact with power TSOs, counterparties, and relevant market operators to resolve unmatched, rejected, or amended nominations.
  • Assist in setting up markets, products, or scheduling systems for European power and related operational processes.
  • Nominate against interconnector transmission rights and track capacity auction results, transfers, and curtailment impacts.
  • Assist in reconciling trading activities and support imbalance, settlement and operational queries.
  • Develop ad-hoc operational analysis reports and contribute to improvements in desk processes and controls.
  • Lead or support change management projects to handle market changes or onboard new markets, where appropriate.
  • Provide timely, accurate scheduling support for CCI’s European gas positions, including nominations, confirmations, and resolution of operational exceptions, as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a numerate or technical discipline — Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, or similar; candidates from other backgrounds with strong quantitative ability will also be considered.
  • At least two years' experience in power scheduling; knowledge of interconnector nominations is a plus.
  • Understanding of European power markets, day-ahead scheduling, nominations, and imbalance exposure.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with trading desks, operations teams, counterparties, and market operators.
  • Strong work ethic, attention to detail and willingness to work occasional weekends on a rotational basis.
  • Experience with Continental market coupling, cross-border capacity allocation and TSO nomination platforms.
  • Prior use of an ETRM or scheduling system in a live operational setting.
  • SQL, Python or Power BI capability for reconciliation, automation and reporting.
  • Proficiency in an additional European language is advantageous.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-intensity environment with timely responsiveness and flexibility to work beyond normal business hours when required.
  • Employee Programs & Benefits

CCI offers competitive benefits and programs to support our employees, their families and local communities.

These include

  • Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits
  • Employee assistance & wellness programs
  • Parental and family leave policies
  • CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.
  • Charitable contribution match program
  • Tuition assistance & reimbursement
  • Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards
  • Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities
  • Competitive paid time off
  • Continued learning opportunities

Castleton Commodities International is a leading global energy commodities merchant and infrastructure asset investor.

As a trader, CCI deploys capital on a proprietary basis in the physical and financial commodity markets, providing the Company with market insights and access.

As a strategic investor and developer, CCI leverages its market expertise, operations capabilities, and industry knowledge to invest in, and develop, select commodity infrastructure assets.

This fully integrated platform has generated strong risk-adjusted returns for our investors since our formation.

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European Power Scheduler employer: Castleton Commodities International, LLC

Castleton Commodities International (CCI) is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for the Senior ETRM Application Developer role. With a strong focus on employee growth, CCI offers comprehensive benefits including competitive medical and retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs, all while providing opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic trading environment. Located in a vibrant area, employees enjoy a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional development and community engagement through volunteer initiatives.

Castleton Commodities International, LLC

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We think you need these skills to ace European Power Scheduler

Energy Scheduling
Position Reconciliation
Interconnector Nominations
European Power Markets Knowledge
Day-Ahead Scheduling
Imbalance Exposure Understanding
Interpersonal Skills