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 ?

• 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.
• 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.