MB Energy, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Hamburg, is an independent and integrated energy company with operations in Europe, the United States, and Singapore. The company is active in the import, storage, distribution, and marketing of petroleum products, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), chemicals, and biofuels. With decades of industry experience and an innovative approach, MB Energy plays an active role in the global energy landscape, supporting its customers in the transition to lower-emission energy sources by developing and providing forward-looking alternatives.

Let’s shape the future of the energy industry together!

For our company headquarters in Hamburg's HafenCity, we are looking for you to start as soon as possible as

Emissions Quant Analyst & Trading Operator (m/f/d)

Our offer to you:

• Work-life balance: 38.75 working hours per week with 30 days annual leave

• Ability to work freely: flexible working hours and individual remote work arrangement

• Remuneration and additional benefits: Profit sharing, 13 salaries, holiday pay, travel allowance, etc

• Support in various life situations: through our partner PME Family Service, offering support in life crises as well as professional advice on work-related and personal matters, such as childcare, elder care, and more

• Security and provisions: accident insurance also covering private accidents; excellent employer's contribution to your company pension scheme; Lifetime Account with opportunities to save for sabbaticals or early retirement

• Health: Subsidized membership with EGYM Wellpass, providing access to a wide range of sports facilities across Germany, as well as online courses in fitness, nutrition and meditation; free access to the Headspace app; bicycle leasing

• Learning & Development: support on your individual development path with internal and external training opportunities

• Networking: Networks within the company to establish cross-team and international connections, as well as company events

• Open corporate culture: at heart, a family-owned company with drive, a culture of lived tolerance, speak-up mentality and strong team spirit on the path to a green future

• Modern collaborative office: with a subsidized employee restaurant, open-plan office concept and views of the Elbe River and the harbour

Here’s what you can look forward to:

As an Emissions Quant Analyst & Trading Operator (m/f/d), you will become an integral part of MB Energy’s fast-growing new energy business and contribute directly to our ambition of “fuelling tomorrow.” As part of an international and dynamic trading environment, you will work at the intersection of quantitative analysis, trading operations, and emissions markets.

Working closely with senior traders and cross-functional teams, you will help drive operational excellence and support commercial activities through data-driven insights and analytical solutions. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of automated tools, gain exposure to international emissions markets, and take ownership in a highly performance-driven environment.

You will play an important role in supporting commercial decisions, optimizing processes, and strengthening our emissions trading and compliance activities across international markets.

Your tasks in a nutshell:

• Support Trading Activities: You support trading, operational, and analytical activities with a focus on emissions markets and contribute to commercial decision-making.

• Develop Quantitative Solutions: You design and develop automated tools and quantitative analytics to support emissions compliance operations, reporting activities, and trading processes.

• Drive Emissions Operations: You support the team across all aspects of emissions trading and optimization, including compliance account management, regulatory analysis, commercial analysis, and desk operations.

• Manage International Market Activities: You actively contribute to our emissions compliance portfolio across Europe and support activities in international markets, including the APAC region.

• Coordinate Cross-Functional Collaboration: You act as an interface between Product Control, IT, Data & Analytics teams, and other trading departments to ensure smooth processes and effective collaboration.

• Collaborate with Global Trading Teams: You work closely with senior traders globally and gain direct exposure to day-to-day trading activities and strategic discussions.

What helps you to fulfil this role:

• Educational Background: A university degree in IT, Natural Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.

• Professional Experience: First experience in a front-office environment, ideally within power, gas, or emissions trading.

• Quantitative Expertise: Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities combined with development and coding know-how.

• Technical Skills: Strong programming skills in Python and SQL are required.

• Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English skills are mandatory; German language skills are considered a plus.

With these characteristics, you fit perfectly with us:

• Detail-Oriented & Reliable: You work with precision and maintain a high level of accuracy and reliability in your daily work.

• Ownership & Accountability: You take responsibility for your topics and proactively drive tasks from both an operational and commercial perspective.

• Performance-Driven & Resilient: You enjoy working in a fast-paced and high-performing environment and are willing to go the extra mile when needed.

• Collaborative & Pragmatic: You communicate clearly, work effectively across teams, and bring a hands-on mindset to finding practical solutions.

Even if you do not fulfil all of the above requirements, we encourage you to apply if you believe your experience will add value to our team.

You feel this could be a match?

We look forward to receiving your application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date via the application form on our website. If you have any questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at the following email address: recruiting@mbenergy.com.

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