HEAD OF GROUP ENERGY TRADING (F/M/D)
Ignitis Group is transforming its operating model by validating and pontentially consolidating currently decentralized trading, balancing, and portfolio management activities into a single Integrated Trading & Optimization function. We are seeking for a leader to map the current organizational capabilities, identify value leaks, as well as value maximizers and suggest an organizational architecture with best-in-class trading function that maximizes value across the full asset and customer portfolio, including scaling flexibility capabilities.
This position requires relocation to Vilnius, Lithuania. For more information about living and working in Lithuania, please visit DISCOVER LITHUANIA and IGNITIS GROUP.
Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!
You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:
- Mapping and validating current trading, balancing and portfolio management activities across the Group in order to create a unified, Group value focused, function
- Designing and implementing the target operating model for integrated trading across all asset classes (renewables + conventional + flexibility)
- Potentially consolidating fragmented teams into a single, Group value-driven function with clear value optimization KPIs
- Leading end-to-end portfolio optimization: generation, supply, trading, and customer flows
- Developing and executing asset-backed trading strategies, including renewables and BESS
- Validating and building potentially centralized capabilities in algorithmic trading, forecasting, and risk management frameworks covering markets of operation – Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Finland
- Expanding into flexibility and optimization services for external B2B/B2C customers
- Ensuring full compliance with EU energy market regulations and evolving market design
- Acting as a key voice internally on market strategy, risk, and commercial optimization
Required for this position:
- 10+ years in energy trading/portfolio optimization, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Proven track record of building or transforming trading functions within a European integrated utility or major energy trader
- Deep expertise in: Power markets (day-ahead, intraday, balancing); Renewable integration and offtake structures; Portfolio/risk management and hedging strategies
- Hands-on experience with Nord Pool or equivalent European power exchanges
- Strong understanding of EU regulatory frameworks (REMIT, balancing markets, capacity mechanisms, etc)
- Demonstrated success in leading complex organizational change (integration, centralization, culture shift)
- Experience managing large, cross-functional teams (trading, analytics, risk, operations)
- Strong commercial mindset with clear value creation track record
In return for creating a more sustainable future, we promise:
- To take part in an unfolding energy transition to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
- To have the freedom to make changes and an opportunity to join one of the largest international energy groups of companies in the region
- Mentorship-based culture designed to facilitate meaningful and value-driven work
- Comprehensive support and an expatriate package in case of relocation to Vilnius, including relocation compensation, coverage for rental accommodation, a children's education package, health care insurance, work permits, community integration, etc
Salary range for this position group starts from 6550 EUR (before taxes). The final offer depends on experience and competence.
Stronger through diversity
Energy sector is one of the most promising career fields, attracting a growing number of women. At “Ignitis Group” we are actively driving this change by ensuring equal career opportunities for all talents. What matters to us:
- Gender balance in leadership – we have increased the share of women in talent program for strategic positions from 27% to 39%
- Expert visibility – the percentage of women experts quoted in the media has risen from 4% to 26%;
- Career continuity – during childcare leave, we provide all additional benefits, and we review the salary upon return
Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.
And the way to achieve this is certainly not to wait for the perfect moment. We believe that the power to act comes from the charge we bring to our work every day. United by purpose. Owning the challenge. Passion for reinvention. Pursuing excellence. These are our mindsets. Together, they yield the energy that drives everything we do. The energy generated by our choices. If you are guided by the same mindsets – we look forward to welcoming you to our team!
As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.
Ignitis Group ensures equal opportunities. We welcome all applicants and do not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.
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About us
Ignitis Group is one of the largest energy and renewable energy companies in the Baltic region. The company operates in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and Finland. Its innovation fund has invested in 17 companies across seven countries worldwide, focusing on developing new technologies in energy and electrified mobility.
Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!
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