Head of commercial operations

Position:
Head of Commercial Operations

Location:

Hamburg, Germany Who are we recruiting for:

We are supporting a well‑established and growing organisation operating within the European energy sector, with a strong focus on renewable energy and power markets. The company is actively expanding its commercial platform and is now looking to strengthen its internal capabilities by building a robust and scalable commercial operations function.

This role will play a key part in ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the smooth execution of commercial activities across multiple markets.

• Lead the setup, structuring, and continuous improvement of the commercial operations and back‑office function supporting energy trading and commercial activities.
• Oversee the management and administration of Guarantees of Origin (GOs), ensuring full compliance and optimisation of certification processes (excluding sales activities).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as REMIT and MiFID II, including transaction reporting, monitoring, and internal controls.
• Design and implement efficient operational processes across contract management, settlements, and data flows related to energy trading and commercial agreements.
• Own and enhance reporting frameworks, ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful reporting for internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Coordinate closely with Trading, Origination, Risk, Finance, and Asset Management teams to ensure seamless execution of commercial activities.
• Support the onboarding of new markets, products, and counter parties from an operational and regulatory perspective.
• Drive automation and digitalisation initiatives across the commercial operations function to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Act as the key point of contact for audits, compliance checks, and external stakeholders related to commercial operations.

• 5–10+ years of experience in commercial operations, back office, or middle office functions within energy trading, utilities, or renewable energy platforms.
• Strong experience in setting up or managing back‑office processes supporting trading or commercial energy activities.
• Solid understanding of Guarantees of Origin (GOs) management and certification processes.
• In‑depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as REMIT and MiFID II, including reporting obligations.
• Experience in contract management, settlements, and operational workflows linked to energy markets.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with attention to detail and process optimisation mindset.
• Proven ability to build processes from scratch and operate in a scaling environment.
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally with commercial, trading, finance, and risk teams.
• Fluent English required;
  German and/or other European languages are a plus.
• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

• Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience.
• Opportunity to build and shape a key function within a growing organisation.
• High visibility role with direct impact on operational excellence and scalability.
• Long‑term career development within a dynamic and international environment.

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