Business Line Lead - Trade Optimization

About Dexter Energy

At Dexter Energy, we help renewable energy companies maximize value and reduce risk in short-term power markets through cutting-edge forecasting and optimization software. Our products power data-driven trading decisions across day-ahead, intraday, and imbalance markets - accelerating the energy transition with smarter automation.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Business Line Lead to take ownership of our Trade Optimization business line - one of Dexter’s key growth engines. You’ll lead the strategy, roadmap, and commercial success of our automated speculative trading signals across European power markets.

This is a cross-functional leadership role combining strategy, product insight, and financial ownership. You’ll oversee P&L performance, steer priorities (R&D, strategic, commercial), and ensure our trading products deliver market-leading risk-adjusted returns.

What You’ll Do

• Own the P&L for speculative trading signals across day-ahead, intraday, and imbalance markets.

• Define and execute the business line strategy, aligning with company goals and market trends.

• Prioritize commercial and tech initiatives across Sales, Customer Success, Quants, and Tech teams.

• Coordinate with internal teams, e.g. Market Data, Meteo, to ensure alignment.

• Oversee financial planning, working closely with Finance and Tech teams on budgets and staffing.

• Ensure strong risk management, both operationally and structurally.

• Provide feedback loops to forecasting and fundamentals teams to improve model performance.

• Stay on top of market developments, supported by Analysts and Quants.

You’ll report directly to Dexter’s Founder & CCO.

What the Role is Not

• Not people management - you’ll influence without direct reports.

• Not a manual trading desk - our systems are fully automated.

• Not a cross-business-line manager - focus is Trade Optimization, though collaboration with other lines is key.

What You Bring

• 5+ years in energy trading, trading tech, or quantitative R&D in European power markets.

• Deep understanding of DA, ID, and imbalance markets in Europe.

• Proven experience owning or contributing to a P&L.

• Background in product ownership, business line management, or commercial/technical leadership.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills - comfortable with forecasting models, risk metrics, and P&L drivers.

• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder alignment skills.

• Familiarity with risk management frameworks in trading.

• Strategic, commercially minded, and comfortable with ambiguity.
  

Why It Matters

Trade Optimization is a key driver of Dexter’s growth. In this role, you’ll shape the profitability, scalability, and innovation of our automated trading products - directly influencing how renewable energy competes and thrives in dynamic power markets.

Working at Dexter

Headquartered in Amsterdam, we’re a hybrid team that balances remote work with in-person collaboration. Most of us work from the office 2-3 days a week to brainstorm, exchange ideas, and drive projects forward together.

Ready to Apply?

Join Dexter as a Business Line Lead and be part of a team driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Apply now and help shape the future of renewable energy optimization!

Dexter is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.