Head of Short Term Trading

Head of Short Term Trading – ENGIE Belgium Location: Brussels About ENGIE ENGIE is a global leader in low‑carbon energy and services, committed to accelerating the transition towards a carbon‑neutral world. We rely on our core businesses – gas, power, renewable energy and services – to deliver competitive, tailored solutions to our customers worldwide. With 96,000 employees and a strong network of partners and stakeholders, ENGIE is more than a company: we are a community of imaginative builders working every day to create harmonious, sustainable progress. Role Context As Head of Short‑Term Trading you will lead the Short‑Term Trading Desk, part of the Business Platform Power Trading & Commercial. Your mission is to maximise the value of ENGIE’s power portfolio in the CWE region (Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands) and capture opportunities in the fast‑moving pan‑European intraday markets. You will manage a team of traders operating 24/7, ensuring performance, innovation and continuous improvement. This role requires strategic vision, operational excellence and strong leadership to thrive in a highly competitive and evolving market environment. You will work closely with Algorithmic Trading, Optimization and Commercial teams to deliver best‑in‑class results. Your Mission Lead and develop the Short‑Term Trading team, fostering a high‑performance culture and continuous learning. Define and implement strategies to maximise portfolio revenues and optimise asset flexibility in intraday markets. Oversee real‑time trading and optimisation activities, ensuring alignment with market conditions and business objectives. Drive innovation and automation, collaborating with algorithmic trading teams to enhance efficiency and profitability. Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with internal and external requirements. Contribute to the short‑term optimisation chain, aligning trading strategies across different time horizons. Act as a key decision‑maker in stressful, time‑sensitive situations, ensuring risk management and operational resilience. You will report to the Head of Short‑Term Trading & Optimization. What We Are Looking For Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and manage high‑performing teams. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a deep understanding of power market fundamentals. Expertise in intraday power trading and short‑term optimisation. Strategic thinker with a pragmatic and solution‑oriented mindset. Comfortable working under pressure and making decisions in fast‑changing environments. Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong sense of opportunity and innovation. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Willingness to work in a rotating system when required for operational oversight. Education & Experience University degree in Engineering, Economics or a related field. 5‑10 years of experience in power trading, including a proven track record in intraday trading and team leadership. Programming knowledge (Python, R or similar) is a strong asset. Fluent in English; knowledge of French, Dutch or German is highly valued. Diversity & Inclusion At ENGIE S&EM, we are committed to fostering a gender‑neutral and inclusive environment where everyone’s potential can thrive. All our positions are open to people with disabilities. If you need any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter – we will be happy to support you. Why Join Us? If you meet these requirements, then you are the talent we are looking for. Don’t wait – apply now with your CV. Joining Supply & Energy Management means becoming part of a team of over 10,000 passionate experts spread across 20 countries, all united by a shared mission: shaping a greener and more efficient energy future. #J-18808-Ljbffr