Business Partner Digitalisation/Business Analyst, Trading & Origination

Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer. 125 years of unrivaled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there is more work to be done – that is why we need you to join!

Job Description

Statkraft is one of the largest traders in the European energy market and an important actor internationally. We trade energy and commodities in more than 20 countries and are active on 13 energy exchanges. Trading & Origination activities are about understanding the pricing of energy and energy-related products and to bring renewable energy to the market and the consumers on their journey to decarbonisation.

As a Business Partner Digitalisation/Business Analyst in IT:

• You will be responsible for activities in the interface between the business and IT and have a key role in ensuring an excellent customer experience by translating business needs to IT solutions
• You will work closely with Trading and Origination teams, understanding their core business and processes, and bringing the resources of Statkraft IT to deliver the best possible solutions for business challenges and opportunities 
• You will create awareness on how business needs can be solved with digitalisation and new technologies
• You will develop and coordinate concrete initiatives from idea to execution 
• You will be a team player collaborating closely with both the technology teams in IT and the business teams 
• You will support in continuously strengthening our way of working and optimizing our processes

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with deep interest, motivation, and experience in leading business critical IT and digitalisation activities. We believe that includes:

• Higher relevant education at university level and minimum 5 years’ work experience 
• Work experience from digitalisation work within trading & origination in energy companies is of high interest. Work experience from consulting companies or banking/ insurance, risk and/or finance area in global industrial or energy companies is also relevant.
• Strong communication skills and proven track record of working collaboratively with different stakeholders, including technical and business teams
• Fluent in English - verbal and written communication 
• Skilled in facilitation, project management, agile and innovative techniques to plan and structure work to ensure high quality solutions with deliveries from many involved parties across different teams 
• Continuous improvement mindset and experience from optimizing deliveries related to a product
• Interest and understanding for the opportunities enabled by digitalisation trends and technologies, e.g., cloud, data platforms, process automation, and user experiences  
• Great at making things happen, starting and moving cases with passion and drive, as well as corporate navigation skills. 

Additional Information

What we offer  
A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes: 

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation 
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds 
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet” 
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, and work life balance principles 
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance. 
• Relocation support if needed 

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorization.  

Application deadline: 17th of April 2023. 

Location and travel: The position will be located at Statkraft HQ, Lilleaker, Norway. Some travel will be required.

Contact: For more information about the position, please contact: Terje Lunde, Head of Trading & Origination Digitalisation Partner, mobile: +47 932 08 332 or Julia Thinius, Business IT Developer: +47 90958860.