Industry, Machinery & Plant Engineering
Freelance · ExpertHybrid
Energy Management / Energy Procurement Specialist for Energy Utilities (m/f/d)
Key facts
- Start
- 11/2026
- Duration
- 3 months+
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Location
- Frankfurt
- Workload
- 100 %
- Contract type
- Freelance · Expert
Project description
As part of a due diligence process, we are seeking an experienced expert (m/f/d) in energy management and energy procurement in the electricity sector for a national energy utility operating in the DACH region. This role plays a key part in the audit team, with a focus on procurement and risk structures.
Responsibilities
- Analysis of the electricity procurement strategy and portfolio management (futures and spot markets) for plausibility and value contribution
- Evaluation of risk management, including hedging strategies, limit structures, and counterparty selection processes
- Review of balancing group management, forecast accuracy, and balancing energy costs
- Assessment of procurement costs and margin trends compared to market prices and peer benchmarks
- Identification of earnings and valuation risks for the investor, including recommendations on purchase price structuring and warranties
- Preparation of a clear audit report (management summary) for the investment committee and management
Requirements
Must-have
These criteria are required for the project.
- Several years of professional experience in energy management or electricity procurement at energy utilities, municipal utilities, or energy traders
- In-depth knowledge of the electricity wholesale market (EEX, OTC) as well as futures and spot trading
- Expertise in risk management (hedging, value-at-risk, limit systems) and balancing group management
- Proficiency in analyzing energy data and using models (e.g., Excel, Python, energy trading systems)
- Knowledge of the regulatory framework in the electricity market (EnWG, StromNZV, EEG, MaStR)
Nice-to-have
Not required, but a plus for your application.
- M&A Due Diligence or transaction experience, ideally in financial or commercial due diligence
- Experience with purchase price analyses or post-merger integration in the energy sector
- Confident communication with management and investors
Skills
- Energiebewirtschaftung
- Stromeinkauf
- EEX
- OTC-Handel
- Hedging
- Value-at-Risk
- Bilanzkreismanagement
- Due Diligence
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