Energy Market Lead, Germany

As the Energy Market Lead at Modo Energy, you'll be responsible for producing data-driven, analytical content related to various power markets. Your role will involve creating valuable insights primarily through written articles and videos. Additionally, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment to maximize value for our users while helping to build innovative data analytics products in the energy sector.

Candidates for the Energy Market Lead role at Modo Energy should possess native-level fluency in both German and English, along with at least 3 years of experience in electricity systems and power trading. Strong critical thinking skills and proficiency in Python or Excel for analytics are necessary. You should also be comfortable collaborating with internal and external stakeholders as a leading voice in renewable energy.

The Energy Market Lead position at Modo Energy offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to work from home while also spending time in our New York office. In-office days are scheduled from Tuesday to Thursday, fostering collaboration and team spirit while providing you flexibility.

At Modo Energy, we are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities. As Energy Market Lead, you will have the chance to develop your skills and expand your professional network while shaping the energy landscape. We believe that a variety of backgrounds enhances our team's strength, so if you align with our values and enthusiasm for a greener energy future, we encourage you to explore your potential with us.

Modo Energy provides a comprehensive benefits package for the Energy Market Lead role, including competitive salaries, top-tier healthcare and dental coverage, a robust pension scheme, and generous paid time off policies. With 25 annual leave days, flexible days, and a personalized birthday day off, we prioritize your work-life balance and well-being.

In your answer, highlight your relevant experience, including any roles where you've actively engaged with power markets and trading mechanisms. Discuss specific projects where your knowledge impacted revenue generation through battery energy storage systems in Germany.

Explain your methods for keeping informed, such as following industry publications, attending webinars, and engaging with professional networks in the clean energy community. Share how you leverage this knowledge in your previous roles.

Discuss the importance of understanding your audience's needs and preferences. Explain how you gather data and insights, along with the tools you would use, such as analytics software, to produce valuable content that resonates with market participants.

Provide examples of past experiences where collaboration was key to success. Highlight your communication skills and adaptability, demonstrating how you effectively engage with different teams to achieve shared objectives.

Discuss specific factors that contribute to the financial viability of battery energy storage systems in power markets. Highlight any direct experiences you've had where you analyzed or participated in transactions involving these systems.

Share a relevant story where you faced a complex problem and used critical thinking to devise a solution. Emphasize the tools and methods you employed, along with the outcome of your decision-making.

Your answer should reflect a genuine commitment to sustainability and the desire to contribute to the energy transition. Discuss personal values that align with Modo Energy's mission and how they drive your professional goals.

Describe your approach to time management and prioritization, such as using project management tools or techniques like the Eisenhower Matrix. Provide examples of how you've successfully juggled multiple responsibilities in the past.

Outline your level of proficiency in Python and Excel. Highlight specific functions or tools within these platforms that you have utilized in analytics, data manipulation, or visualization, showcasing how these skills would enhance your contributions as Energy Market Lead.

Identify a potential challenge you perceive in the Energy Market Lead role and discuss the strategies you would employ to overcome it. This could include seeking mentorship, continual learning, or relying on collaboration with your team.