Lead Forecasting (f/m/d)

What you will do:** - Own the end-to-end quality of forecasts used by the Physical Trading Desk – wind, solar, consumption and production forecasts, and price forecasts for ancillary services, imbalance and spot markets - Define forecast-quality KPIs, monitor performance continuously and lead root-cause analysis when forecasts miss the mark - Develop and maintain ensemble methods that combine internal models and vendor forecasts to maximise accuracy and commercial value - Build and operationalize statistical and ML forecasting models together with Intraday/Quant, Physical Operations and IT, including monitoring and fallback logic for live systems - Manage relationships with external forecast and weather-data vendors, benchmark their performance and lead build-vs-buy decisions - Take part in the rolling day-ahead trading schedule, including weekends and public holidays, to stay close to how forecasts are used in live trading decisions **What you bring & who you are:** - A master's degree (or equivalent) in a highly quantitative field such as physics, mathematics/statistics, meteorology, engineering, data science or computer science - Experience in forecasting, quantitative analytics or data science – ideally within energy or power markets - Strong knowledge of statistical/ML forecasting methods, including time series analysis, probabilistic forecasting and ensemble/meta-forecasting - Programming skills in Python and SQL; experience with Git and Azure DevOps is an advantage - A commercial mindset – you connect forecast quality directly to trading outcomes and risk, and communicate technical concepts clearly to traders and senior management - Hands-on experience with wind and solar forecasting; prior exposure to the Vitec Aiolos forecasting suite is an advantage - Fluent in English; a Nordic language (Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish or Danish) is an advantage - Even if you don't meet every point, we'd love to hear from you – especially if you're a strong communicator who enjoys mentoring colleagues and building forecasting competence across a team **About the team:** You'll join a close-knit team at the heart of our Physical Trading Desk in Malmö, working alongside traders, quants and engineers who value curiosity, collaboration and diverse perspectives. * * * > _At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone._ Department Trading / Sales Location Malmo Contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – Human Resources Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film Watch the film [More videos](https://careers.axpo.com/pages/faces-of-axpo) Axpo's ambition is to provide society with a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions. Axpo is the largest Swiss producer of renewable energy and an international pioneer in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. More than 7,500 employees combine experience and know-how with a passion for innovation and the joint search for ever better solutions. Axpo relies on innovative technologies to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers in over 30 countries in Europe, North America and Asia. Founded in 1908 Co-workers 7500 Apply for this job Close modal Close modal