The positionSympower is quickly scaling its flexible asset trading and optimization platform in Europe. Our portfolio and pipeline include sizable BESS projects, which we optimize across wholesale and ancillary services markets in different countries. The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that our trading and operational activities in electricity markets meet all applicable regulatory requirements across the regions we operate. This role will work closely with trading, operations, regulatory, and technology teams to implement and monitor a robust compliance framework that enables rapid growth without compromising on standards.This is a foundational role, offering a unique opportunity to build a comprehensive compliance framework from the ground up, with a strong focus on our operationsWhat is in it for youWe are committed to creating an inclusive, values-based culture where everyone feels that they belong and has the opportunity to do meaningful work.We offer a market competitive compensation package, including but not limited to:<ul><li>30 Days Paid Holiday Leave</li><li>1 Day Paid Wellness Leave</li><li>1 Day Paid Birthday Leave</li><li>Paid Maternity and Partner Leave</li><li>Pawternity Leave</li><li>Mental Health and Wellbeing Support</li><li>Remote Office Budget</li><li>Internet Allowance</li><li>Development Plan &amp; Budget</li><li>Stock Appreciation Rights</li><li>2 Days Paid Volunteer Leave</li></ul>Learn about all of our <a href="https://careers.sympower.net/yourbenefits">benefits on our careers page</a>.What you will do<ul><li>Regulatory compliance:  ensure compliance with REMITII and other relevant regulation + maintain accurate registrations with ACER, Nordpool and TSOs</li><li>Monitoring and Oversight: Establish and maintain compliance monitoring tools and controls</li><li>Collaborate with risk and operations teams to design controls for new market entries, products, and services.</li><li>Advise on compliance considerations for entering new geographic markets and participating in new markets.</li><li>Work with cross-border legal teams to harmonize compliance frameworks while accounting for local differences.</li><li>Reporting: Verify trade reporting, Check trade logs, support regulatory audits</li><li>Liaise with regulators, market operators, and other external bodies during inquiries, audits, or investigations.</li><li>Policy, training and governance: Update and enforce policies, Deliver training programs to traders, operators, and relevant staff on compliance obligations and market conduct.</li><li>Promote a culture of ethical behavior, transparency, and accountability across the organization.</li></ul>Experience and Education<ul><li>3+ years’ experience in compliance within the energy trading sectors.</li><li>Strong understanding of BESS operations and market participation structures.</li><li>Experience with trade surveillance tools and compliance monitoring systems.</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>Fluent written &amp; spoken English; additional European languages a plus.</li></ul>What you’ll need<ul><li>Hands‑on, self-starter DNA – you’re comfortable rolling up sleeves, shipping quick wins and iterating fast.</li><li>Deep knowledge of European short‑term power markets – DA, ID continuous, FCR, aFRR/mFRR, BRP imbalance settlement.</li><li>Regulatory fluency – working knowledge of REMITII, MiFID II Article 17 &amp; RTS 6, EMIR trade reporting and Nordic and European TSO bidding &amp; compliance rules.</li><li>Stakeholder skills – able to challenge traders and leadership constructively, brief executives crisply and translate quant speak into business language.</li><li>Experience in algorithmic trading compliance is a strong plus</li><li>Previous experience within the Nordic markets / Nordpool is a plus</li><li>Fluent Swedish or Finnish a plus</li></ul>CompensationAt Sympower, we believe in fair and transparent pay.Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, and competence. We have four geographic pay zones. For this role, most employees have the following base pay ranges as new hires in each zone:<ul><li>Zone A: €36,000 - €58,000</li><li>Zone B: €42,000 - €68,640</li><li>Zone C: €53,000 - €80,000</li><li>Zone D: €58000 - €94,160</li></ul>Please visit <a href="https://careers.sympower.net/sympower-pay-transparency">https://careers.sympower.net/sympower-pay-transparency</a> for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones.Who we areSympower is accelerating the global transition towards ‘net-zero’ by helping to build smarter, cleaner renewable energy systems. Using our proprietary software platform, we help balance the supply and demand of electricity across international energy networks.We help businesses, grid operators, asset owners and other energy stakeholders around the world reduce their carbon emissions, integrate more distributed renewable energy resources, and generate new revenue streams by participating in demand-side response services.Learn more about us in this <a href="https://youtu.be/0vqPLXC9h2c">video</a>.Since 2022, Sympower has been a<a href="https://sympower.net/sympower-joins-the-b-corp-community/"> certified B Corp</a>, which shows the company is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency across 5 impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.Sympower is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.Your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://careers.sympower.net/privacy-notice-candidates">Privacy Policy</a>.MESSAGE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: support for filling this position is not required, so proposals for recruitment services will not be reviewed or responded to.

Sympower partners with leading industry players to shape a net-zero future. We unlock revenue streams and stabilise grids by maximising the value of flexibility across energy markets and industries, as it is crucial for the energy transition that all assets are flexible. We utilise our advanced and automated flexibility capabilities to temporarily adjust the power of systems, machines and processes when the grid is out of balance. By using our non-intrusive software solutions, our customers enhance the value of their energy assets and provide an essential service that enables a fully-renewable grid.


Compliance Officer - Energy Markets

The positionSympower is quickly scaling its flexible asset trading and optimization platform in Europe. Our portfolio and pipeline include sizable BESS projects, which we optimize across wholesale and ancillary services markets in different countries. The Compliance Officer will be responsible for ensuring that our trading and operational activities in electricity markets meet all applicable regulatory requirements across the regions we operate. This role will work closely with trading, operations, regulatory, and technology teams to implement and monitor a robust compliance framework that enables rapid growth without compromising on standards.This is a foundational role, offering a unique opportunity to build a comprehensive compliance framework from the ground up, with a strong focus on our operationsWhat is in it for youWe are committed to creating an inclusive, values-based culture where everyone feels that they belong and has the opportunity to do meaningful work.We offer a market competitive compensation package, including but not limited to:<ul><li>30 Days Paid Holiday Leave</li><li>1 Day Paid Wellness Leave</li><li>1 Day Paid Birthday Leave</li><li>Paid Maternity and Partner Leave</li><li>Pawternity Leave</li><li>Mental Health and Wellbeing Support</li><li>Remote Office Budget</li><li>Internet Allowance</li><li>Development Plan &amp; Budget</li><li>Stock Appreciation Rights</li><li>2 Days Paid Volunteer Leave</li></ul>Learn about all of our <a href="https://careers.sympower.net/yourbenefits">benefits on our careers page</a>.What you will do<ul><li>Regulatory compliance:&nbsp; ensure compliance with REMITII and other relevant regulation + maintain accurate registrations with ACER, Nordpool and TSOs</li><li>Monitoring and Oversight: Establish and maintain compliance monitoring tools and controls</li><li>Collaborate with risk and operations teams to design controls for new market entries, products, and services.</li><li>Advise on compliance considerations for entering new geographic markets and participating in new markets.</li><li>Work with cross-border legal teams to harmonize compliance frameworks while accounting for local differences.</li><li>Reporting: Verify trade reporting, Check trade logs, support regulatory audits</li><li>Liaise with regulators, market operators, and other external bodies during inquiries, audits, or investigations.</li><li>Policy, training and governance: Update and enforce policies, Deliver training programs to traders, operators, and relevant staff on compliance obligations and market conduct.</li><li>Promote a culture of ethical behavior, transparency, and accountability across the organization.</li></ul>Experience and Education<ul><li>3+ years’ experience in compliance within the energy trading sectors.</li><li>Strong understanding of BESS operations and market participation structures.</li><li>Experience with trade surveillance tools and compliance monitoring systems.</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>Fluent written &amp; spoken English; additional European languages a plus.</li></ul>What you’ll need<ul><li>Hands‑on, self-starter DNA – you’re comfortable rolling up sleeves, shipping quick wins and iterating fast.</li><li>Deep knowledge of European short‑term power markets – DA, ID continuous, FCR, aFRR/mFRR, BRP imbalance settlement.</li><li>Regulatory fluency – working knowledge of REMITII, MiFID&nbsp;II Article&nbsp;17 &amp; RTS 6, EMIR trade reporting and Nordic and European TSO bidding &amp; compliance rules.</li><li>Stakeholder skills – able to challenge traders and leadership constructively, brief executives crisply and translate quant speak into business language.</li><li>Experience in algorithmic trading compliance is a strong plus</li><li>Previous experience within the Nordic markets / Nordpool is a plus</li><li>Fluent Swedish or Finnish a plus</li></ul>CompensationAt Sympower, we believe in fair and transparent pay.Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, and competence. We have four geographic pay zones. For this role, most employees have the following base pay ranges as new hires in each zone:<ul><li>Zone A: €36,000 - €58,000</li><li>Zone B: €42,000 - €68,640</li><li>Zone C: €53,000 - €80,000</li><li>Zone D: €58000 - €94,160</li></ul>Please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.sympower.net/sympower-pay-transparency">https://careers.sympower.net/sympower-pay-transparency</a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones.Who we areSympower is accelerating the global transition towards ‘net-zero’ by helping to build smarter, cleaner renewable energy systems. Using our proprietary software platform, we help balance the supply and demand of electricity across international energy networks.We help businesses, grid operators, asset owners and other energy stakeholders around the world reduce their carbon emissions, integrate more distributed renewable energy resources, and generate new revenue streams by participating in demand-side response services.Learn more about us in this <a href="https://youtu.be/0vqPLXC9h2c">video</a>.Since 2022, Sympower has been a<a href="https://sympower.net/sympower-joins-the-b-corp-community/"> certified B Corp</a>, which shows the company is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency across 5 impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers.Sympower is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.Your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://careers.sympower.net/privacy-notice-candidates">Privacy Policy</a>.MESSAGE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: support for filling this position is not required, so proposals for recruitment services will not be reviewed or responded to.

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