Energy Meteorologist

When you join EDF Trading, you’ll become part of a diverse international team of experts who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches, and think outside the box. Energy markets evolve rapidly, so our team needs to remain agile, flexible, and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil, and environmental products.

EDF Group and our customers all over the world trust that their assets are managed by us in the most effective and efficient manner and are protected through expert risk management. Trading for over 20 years, it’s experience that makes us leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.

Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits, which include (location dependent) hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessments, corporate gym memberships, an electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities, and much more.

Gender balance and inclusion are very high on the agenda at EDF Trading, so you will become part of an ever-diversifying family of around 750 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, and Houston. Regular social and networking events, both physical and virtual, will ensure that you always feel connected to your colleagues and the business.

Who are we? We are EDF Trading, part of the EDF Group - a world leader in low-carbon, sustainable electricity generation. Join us, make a difference, and help shape the future of energy.

Department

Meteorology is part of our Energy Market Analytics Team which supports our front office daily to help improve how our traders navigate the Energy Commodity markets.

Position purpose

To support our Front Office operations with robust meteorological data.

Main responsibilities

• This is an operational meteorology role focused on delivering high accuracy forecasts for energy markets customers in a dynamic trading environment.
• In depth analysis of global weather model data and creation of detailed and accurate forecasts for wind and solar production, precipitation and temperature across multiple European countries spanning time ranges from day ahead to season ahead.
• Clear and timely verbal and written communication of forecasts to internal customers including traders and analysts.
• Running verification analysis to understand areas of improvement in forecasts.
• Conducting analysis of atmospheric and climate data and contributing to R&D projects on the Meteorology desk using robust coding skills.

Experience required

• At least 3 years in an operational role serving commercial customers (preferably some experience working with Energy Industry customers).
• A passion for weather with strong/proven forecasting skills.
• Experience in producing forecasts for the Energy Industry (highly preferred, but experience serving military or commercial customers also of interest) including the interpretation of meteorological charts and communication of forecasts and forecast risks to customers in a clear, timely and actionable manner.
• Knowledge of atmospheric processes and dynamics (e.g. Teleconnections) on a global scale and how they can impact Europe at the Continental- and Meso-scale.

Technical requirements

• Robust coding skills in Python and/or other languages, preferably with exposure to atmospheric modelling codes would be highly beneficial.
• Experience working with databases and building web-scraping tools.

Person specification

• A passion for weather with strong/proven forecasting skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a solid teamwork ethic.
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to multitask and prioritise in a high-paced environment.

Hours of work: 6.00am start - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.