Job title: Japan Power Scheduler
Role: Responsible for scheduling physical power
Seniority: Junior to mid level (experienced)
Location: Tokyo, Japan

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling operation for Japan Physical Power portfolio
• Manage the renewables asset on contract in a most economical way and optimize the overall physical power position in coordination with Short Term Trader
• Monitor physical power position and nominate bid into Japan Electricity Power Exchange (JEPX) Day-ahead and Intra Day market. Settle the balance of positions with Transmission System Operator (TSO)
• Submit Supply and Demand plan to the Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (OCCTO).
• Facilitate any day-to-day delivery issues between trade counterparties.
• Regulatory reporting to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and keep track for any update in regulatory environment
• Being a primary contact with external counterparty incl. JEPX, TSO, METI and OCCTO for the relevant issues
• On daily basis, liaison internally with IT and back office to implement smooth scheduling operation. And improve efficiency of the trade cycle
• Represent the front office team in the event of any major system update (internal and external). Actively contribute to the IT related projects and ensure the operational continuity
• Proactively report potential issues and work collaboratively to resolve them
• Assist the trader on the analytical tasks as required
• The role requires day time shift work over weekends and public holidays on a roster with other members of the team

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or more
• Minimum 2 or 3 years of working experience in a Japan power scheduling role
• Knowledge and experience of Japan power market
• Advanced computer skill in Microsoft Office
• Language: Must be native/highly fluent in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking), English fluency (TOEIC 700

Key Attributes

• Strong team player
• Able to articulate own view logically and proactively in international environment
• Attention to detail and problem solver
• Strong interest in energy – gas and power markets
• Excellent attention to detail with both numerical and verbal precision
• An effective team player and passionate about Energy trading
• Ability to handle day-to-day operational issue independently and solve the problem in collaboration with the front office, IT and the back office
• Able to work with time pressure with strict deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and work under minimal supervision

Working place
Tokyo – Gran Tokyo South Tower