(Junior) Operational Meteorologist
Northpool’s main focus lies with energy and weather-related commodities and is currently active in the power and gas markets. With the future going forward to an even more sustainable energy environment, anticipating the future energy trends for the coming years is imperative. With wind, sun, and rain as ideal sustainable energy sources, the weather has become increasingly important in the energy markets. Variations in weather lead to volatility in the power market.
Grasp the opportunity
To support our energy trading activities, we are looking for a skilled Meteorologist with operational experience in Europe. Your expertise in forecasting local and rapidly changing weather conditions – such as wind speed, cloud formation as well as extreme weather events – is critical knowledge for the intraday and day-ahead desks. You will work closely with our traders and operational support, providing essential weather insights to help traders inform their trading decisions.
Your key responsibilities:
- Communicate complex weather scenarios effectively to non-expert audiences.
- Analyze weather maps and translate data into actionable insights for the trading desks.
- Nowcasting weather patterns, rapidly developing/changing weather conditions and assess any potential deviations from earlier predictions.
- Collaborate with traders on intraday and day-ahead shifts, offering real-time weather updates.
- Utilize existing power forecasting tools and contribute to the development of new tools to improve forecasting accuracy.
- Prepare daily weather reports for traders and analysts, using the latest weather model updates.
- Train team members on the impact of weather on energy trading through regular sessions.
What we ask
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or other related field.
- 2-5 years of operational meteorology experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in energy trading
- Willingness to work in a shift-based role, early morning or late afternoon, that includes working on weekends twice a month
- Demonstrable working experience with European weather patterns and forecasts using models such as ECMWF, ICON, etc.
- Clear and fluent English
- Good social & communication skills
What we like
- Experience with programming languages, preferably Python
- Experience in energy markets, including an understanding of weather impacts on energy production (solar, wind, etc.).
- Experience in trading
- Experience with weather models and events
- Creative, proactive thinking
- A flexible work mentality
- A fast learner
What we offer
- Training, continuous learning and development opportunities
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual performance-based bonuses
- A non-hierarchical workplace
- Young and highly motivated teammates
- Ownership in your work
- A fun workplace, where no two days are ever the same
- Plenty of social events!
Want to see if this is your next challenge? Send your resume with your motivation to careers@northpool.nl.
Location: For this vacancy, we need you to live in the Netherlands. The application procedure will take place at our office in Leiden.
Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated.
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Do you want to apply for this position?
Please submit your CV, motivation letter, and grade list (for junior positions), or contact us at +31 (0)88 2400 300.
We will respond to your application within two weeks.