Head of Compliance

At PowerMart we trade electricity and gas across Europe and strive to be the best every day. Right now, we’re looking for a Head of Compliance who does the same. If you have a mindset like ours, you might be the new colleague we are looking for.

We are a Danish energy trading company with 10 years of history and geographical presence in Aarhus, Copenhagen, and Singapore.

Do you want to be our next colleague?

We believe in being one committed team. We live by clear values and a strong sense of responsibility to both the energy markets and each other. And we take pride in what we do.

Obviously, you must thrive in a vibrant energy market but most importantly, you prefer to be part of a team of colleagues who share a genuine interest in each other. In return, we see it as a continuous obligation to add to your interest and knowledge. A mutual investment to succeed and to ensure focus and development in both business and relations.

With PowerMart you get a chance to reach your full potential. We will offer the right opportunities, but it's up to you to accomplish your goals and tasks to become our next highly performing colleague.

THE POSITION

As Head of Compliance, you will play the leading role in ensuring that PowerMart remains compliant with the evolving regulatory landscape of energy trading. You will use your ability to translate regulation into practice so that our trading teams stay ahead of new rules and have the necessary support and training

Your main responsibilities are:

• Leading and developing PowerMart’s compliance programme (policies, training, horizon scanning, trade surveillance and controls) with a primary focus on REMIT, financial market regulations, and market conduct.
• Staying ahead of regulatory developments in REMIT, MAR, MiFID, EMIR, and more
• Supporting trading teams and relevant support functions through trainings, guidance and advice on trading strategies or market situations
• Assessing compliance risks and mitigation options
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Staying ahead of regulatory developments in REMIT, MAR, MiFID, EMIR, and more

Joining as Head of Compliance, you will take the leadership role in a team that includes a Compliance Officer who reports to you.You will join a team that works closely together, providing daily support and collaboration and who are looking forward to the new skills and energy that you can bring to the team.

We expect that you:

• Hold a master’s degree holder in law or a similar field
• Have at least 2+ years of experience working as a qualified lawyer or a similar compliance role
• Bring experience with financial or energy market regulations (e.g. REMIT, MAR, MiFiD, EMIR etc.), competition law or similar regulation
• Understand market abuse risks in the energy markets and the components of an effective compliance programme
• Have a curious, proactive mindset and the ability to influence, drive change and resolve tasks
• Thrive in a team where collaboration is key—and enjoy working with diverse stakeholders

WE’RE OFFERING

We're ready to pay a rewarding compensation for your skills and your will to succeed. Furthermore, you will be a part of a company where:

• You are important
• You have a defined role and are empowered to decide how you play it
• We're individualists but know that we only win as one team
• We're dedicated when we're at work - and dedicated to flexibility and a life in balance
• We put people over profit

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

The position is full-time and is based in the centre of Aarhus or Copenhagen, Denmark.

We encourage you to apply for the position as soon as possible, as we review applications continuously.

For questions about the role, feel free to contact General Counsel Tilde Vemmelund Jensen at +45 52 10 16 02.

ABOUT POWERMART

PowerMart is a Danish energy trading house founded in 2014. We're based in the centre of Aarhus, Copenhagen, and Singapore, with Aarhus as our headquarters and the vibrant feeling of the city as part of our DNA. We trade power and gas in all major markets across Europe, and we love the dynamics and the complexity. Our team consists of dedicated specialists from different parts of Europe.