Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Energy trader with proven PnL track record across renewables, storage, and structured products. Experienced in leading trading teams, overseeing multi-commodity portfolios, and executing profitable strategies across European power and flexibility markets. Skilled at structuring PPAs, tolling agreements, and integrating BESS into portfolios, translating complex risks into actionable positions, and working closely with quants, risk, and origination to deliver innovative solutions. Core strengths: Structured Trading · PnL Ownership · Team Leadership · Portfolio Management · Asset-Backed Strategies · Hedging · PPAs · Flexibility (BESS) · Risk Management ⸻ Achievements - Delivered strong PnL from multi-TWh renewable and BESS portfolios, leading strategy development and portfolio oversight. - Structured and priced PPAs, tolling, and flexibility products across short- and long-tenor exposures. - Designed cross-commodity hedging and optimization strategies, strengthening portfolio resilience and returns. - Originated and executed market-driven trading strategies, collaborating with quants, risk, and origination teams.
Driving strategy and growth in origination, leading portfolio management, balancing group operations, and direct marketing. Delivering commercial results, managing risks, and creating innovative energy and flexibility solutions that shape the future of the business.
Leading the expansion of trading activities across Ingrid’s Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable energy portfolios. Focusing on maximizing value capture across power and ancillary service markets, while developing and pricing tailored commercial solutions to strategically de-risk the company’s asset base.
As the Head of Renewables Trading at BKW, I lead the development and execution of business strategies for our renewable energy portfolio in collaboration with the Origination Area. My role centers on driving strategic initiatives, optimizing trading operations, and building a diverse, robust Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) portfolio to capitalize on market opportunities and ensure long-term success. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Define and execute business strategies for BKW’s renewable energy portfolio, with a focus on expanding and optimizing our PPA portfolio in line with market trends and business objectives. Cross-Functional Leadership: Spearhead initiatives across multiple teams to capture market opportunities, drive operational excellence, and support BKW’s broader sustainability goals. Team Management: Direct three specialized teams, each with a distinct focus: - Power & GoO Trading: Oversee trading operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement optimized trading strategies to maximize profitability. - Pricing & Structuring: Lead the development of advanced pricing models and structuring solutions that enhance market competitiveness and ensure robust risk management for PPAs and other contracts. - Data & Project Management: Supervise data analytics, reporting, and project execution, providing actionable insights that improve decision-making and operational efficiency. PPA Portfolio Development: Drive the strategic growth of BKW’s PPA portfolio, building long-term agreements across a wide range of renewable assets, including onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, and flexibility products, to secure stable revenues.
Manager Portfolio Strategy and Development, PPA Portfolio Management and Structuring