About SSE SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. SSE Energy Markets secure the energy needed to power customers' lives, while creating value for SSE. Our Energy Markets trading teams buy the fuel needed to deliver cleaner energy and sell power generated in our wind farm, hydro and thermal assets back to the markets. Base Location: Edinburgh or Perth - this is a hybrid role working a minimum 2-3 days per week from the advertised location. Salary: £40,600 - £71,600 performance-related bonus shift allowance a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available The role At SSE, we manage real-time energy balances and market exposure, driving value from our assets and wholesale markets. With a growing focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and European markets, our work plays a pivotal role in supporting the UK's green energy transition. We're looking for traders to unlock the full potential of our flexible BESS assets or leverage opportunities in connected European markets, helping SSE lead the way in the evolving energy landscape. You will - Optimise Portfolio Performance: Manage SSE's short-term energy portfolio by ensuring assets are economically dispatched, scheduled, and traded in compliance with all legal, regulatory, and market requirements. - Focus on Value Creation: Drive performance by managing BESS assets or trading/scheduling interconnector flows in European markets, helping deliver budgets and maximise returns. - Provide Market Analysis & Strategy: Evaluate market dynamics to identify arbitrage opportunities, develop strategies, and unlock value from BESS assets or European market opportunities. - Execute Trades: Appraise, recommend, and execute trading strategies across short-term auctions, continuous energy markets, ancillary services, and real-time balancing mechanisms. - Collaborate & Innovate: Work with IT teams to enhance trading systems for optimal performance and provide accurate, transparent reporting of KPIs to key stakeholders. You have - Relevant Experience: Prior experience in a similar commercial or trading role. - Energy Market Knowledge: Familiarity with GB and CWE energy markets preferred but not essential as this can be developed through training. - Analytical Strength: Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail and proficiency in working with numbers and common software tools. - Teamwork & Drive: A collaborative mindset, a proactive attitude, and the ability to excel under time-sensitive and high-pressure conditions. - Operational Agility: Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while making critical decisions. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Lynsey at lynsey.macdonaldsse.com or on 01738 340426 to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. LI-LM1 LI-Hybrid