Short-Term Power Trader - Balancing Expert

Mega, part of MET GROUP, is recruiting a Short-term Power Trader / Balancing Expert to develop its short-term trading desk in Belgium- with the scope extended to the Benelux and the Power and Gas market.

You will optimize MEGA portfolio’s real-time positions on spot markets (day-ahead, intraday) to ensure reliable and competitively priced energy for MEGA’s customers, while supporting the company’s commitment to fair pricing, transparency, andmarket optimization. This role operates in a highly dynamic environment where rapid analysis and decisive action are essential.

What you will do ?

• Trading & Portfolio Optimization :

• Create and apply short-term‑ trading approaches aimed at maximizing revenue and minimizing operational costs.

• Manage Balancing operations.

• Optimize nominations, flexibility, and consumption/production forecasts across MEGA’s portfolio.

• Identify arbitrage opportunities aligned with MEGA’s commercial strategy.

• Reduce imbalance costs by adjusting positions in real time.

• Asset Optimization (Production, BESS) :

• Support the evaluation, structuring, and optimization of BESS and production-related initiatives (value creation, arbitrage/imbalance. services, ancillary services, hedging alignment).

• Coordinate internal stakeholders (Trading, Risk, Operations, Legal, Finance) to ensure operational feasibility and compliance.

• Define and track performance KPIs (availability, cycle efficiency, revenues vs. model, constraints) and drive continuous improvement post go-live.

• Market Analysis & Decision-Making :

• Monitor Belgian and European fundamentals: weather, renewable output, grid constraints, demand patterns, gas and CO₂ prices.

• Analyze deviations between forecasts and actuals to improve internal forecasting models.

• Use MEGA’s data-driven tools and internal models to support trading decisions.

• Commit to continuous improvement by staying up to date with the latest technologies and trading strategies.

• Compliance & Risk Management :

• Operate within MEGA’s risk limits and comply with Belgian and European regulations (REMIT, EMIR, Elia balancing rules).

• Ensure full traceability of decisions and transactions.

• Help strengthen processes and controls in an agile, evolving organization.

You will report to the Sourcing Manager.

Why join?

• You will work in a challenging environment

• You will contribute to making energy more affordable for hundreds of thousands of customers

• You will help MEGA conquer the B2B market in the Benelux

• You will join the dynamic Sourcing team of MEGA

• Fast-growing international group with career development opportunities in Europe.

• Based in the heart of Liege or Leuven, this full-time role offers a competitive salary package aligned with your extensive experience and qualifications.

Is this job made for you?

• Education : Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics or related fields

• Experience : 5+ years in intraday and short-term optimization power trading, expertise in flexible asset management is a strong plus

• Language :

• Fluent in English

• Knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a plus

• Technical :

• Programming skills in SQL, Power BI or similar

• Solid understanding of Belgian and European power markets (gas market is a +)

• Experience with ETRM systems or internal trading tools

• Personal :

• Strong analytical mindset and comfort with real-time data

• High level of rigor, reliability, and attention to detail

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

• Motivation to contribute to a Belgian scale-up with a pragmatic, impact-driven culture.