Hydro Analyst / Dispatcher at Dispatch Nordic

Vattenfall is seeking a Hydro Analyst / Dispatcher to join Dispatch Nordic, part of Vattenfall's Intraday Optimisation Nordic department. The role combines operational dispatch with analytical work on hydro optimisation, focusing on innovation, performance, and flexibility in the European power market.

As a Hydro Analyst / Dispatcher, you will split your time between operational work at the Dispatch Desk in the Nordic Dispatch Centre (approximately 50% of your working time) and analytical work on hydro optimisation. The Dispatch Desk operates around the clock in a three-shift system, and you will be responsible for intraday optimisation and dispatch of Vattenfall's Nordic asset portfolio, including bidding for and delivering ancillary services, intraday trading, and operating and monitoring algorithms.

In the analytical part of the role, you will support the development of optimisation and trading strategies, ancillary service delivery, and systems and tools for quantitative, data-driven decision support. You will work with data analysis, advanced forecasting tools, and algorithmic trading.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Work as a Dispatcher in the Nordic Dispatch Centre for approximately 50% of your working time, as part of the 24/7 three-shift operation.
• Support experts in continuously improving the optimisation of Vattenfall's Nordic hydro portfolio, including optimisation and trading strategies, algorithmic trading, and ancillary service delivery.
• Support the development and improvement of forecasting and data-driven decision-support tools for hydro optimisation.
• Evaluate existing solutions, identify opportunities for improvement, and initiate changes that improve business outcomes.

Qualifications:

• University degree in a quantitative or financial discipline, such as Engineering, IT, Econometrics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Programming and data analysis skills, preferably in Python.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in the Nordic physical power market.
• Fluency in Swedish and a good command of English.

We value creativity, initiative, and a willingness to challenge established approaches. You should have a genuine interest in markets and trading, be curious about how prices are formed and how market opportunities arise, and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities can change quickly.