Northpool Operational Meteorologist

To support our energy trading activities, we are looking for a skilled Meteorologist with operational experience in Europe. Your expertise in forecasting local and rapidly changing weather conditions – such as windspeed, cloud formation as well as extreme weather events – is critical knowledge for the intraday and day-ahead desks. You will work closely with our traders and operational support, providing essential weather insights to help traders inform their trading decisions.

Your key responsibilities:

• Communicate complex weather scenarios effectively to non-expert audiences.
• Analyze weather maps and translate data into actionable insights for the trading desks.
• Nowcasting weather patterns, rapidly developing/changing weather conditions and assess any potential deviations from earlier predictions.
• Collaborate with traders on intraday and day-ahead shifts, offering real-time weather updates.
• Utilize existing power forecasting tools and contribute to the development of new tools to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Prepare daily weather reports for traders and analysts, using the latest weather model updates.
• Train team members on the impact of weather on energy trading through regular sessions.

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or other related field.
• 2-5 years of operational meteorology experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in energy trading
• Willingness to work in a shift-based role early morning or late afternoon, that includes working on weekends twice a month
• Demonstrable working experience with European weather patterns and forecasts using models such as ECMWF, ICON, etc.
• Clear and fluent English
• Good social & communication skills

• Experience with programming languages, preferably Python
• Experience in energy markets, including an understanding of weather impacts on energy production (solar, wind, etc.).
• Interest in trading
• Creative, proactive thinking
• A flexible work mentality
• A fast learner

• Training, continuous learning and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation package
• Annual performance based bonuses
• A non-hierarchical workplace
• Young and highly motivated teammates
• Ownership in you work
• A fun workplace, where no two days are ever the same
• Plenty of social events!

Want to see if this is your next challenge? Send your resume and an overview of your grades and subjects to careers@northpool.nl or contact us at +31(0)88 2400 300.

Location: For this vacancy we need you to live in the Netherlands. Also, the application procedure will take place at our office in Leiden.

Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated.

Apply via the following link: https://www.northpool.nl/vacancies/operational-meteorologist