Talent Management Specialist, Origination

* Please note that this role is based in Düsseldorf.

Why Statkraft?  

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.  

But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us.   

Working in Trading & Origination 

Trading & Origination is Statkraft’s central commercial unit for proprietary trading of standard and origination of non-standard energy related products and assumes the role of a market integrator for third party renewable and flexible assets encompassing the supply of power and green solutions to customers in Europe and in the US.

We look for an experienced Talent Management Specialist with the essential skills to future-proof our business and renewable energy solutions. These include:  

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Source and hire for trading and origination roles across all Origination teams at Statkraft
• Run recruitment and selection end to end in line with Statkraft's hiring principles, tuned to the pace and precision Origination desks expect
• Work in the Applicant Tracking System, and keep pushing for better ways to run the process for a business where timing and talent scarcity both matter
• Build and manage direct candidate pools for hard-to-fill specialist roles, keeping niche talent warm for the next opening
• Act as a consultative partner to Origination hiring managers, proactively bringing market intelligence, competitor benchmarking, and local talent insight to every hiring assessment and decision
• Drive Origination’s teams Talent Management activities beyond hiring
• Contribute in work within the team and with the communication function in Statkraft to develop creative ways for addressing talent acquisition challenges (internally/externally)
• Suggest new ideas for improving talent acquisition activities

• Hands-on recruitment experience, ideally including trading, origination, or other high-demand specialist talent role within European financial markets is a must
• Comfortable partnering with senior leaders and HR colleagues to achieve business goals while keeping appropriate hiring practices maintained
• Experience recruiting internally and externally within energy and renewables; exposure to trading, origination, or quantitative/technical talent is a strong plus
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems (SmartRecruiters/Greenhouse)
• Proven ability to autonomously build and maintain successful direct hiring pipelines
• A track record of building strong, lasting relationships with the business
• An enthusiastic team player who adds to a good working environment
• A problem-solving mindset with a desire to grow these skills   
• Willingness to travel sporadically across European offices
• Fluency in English and German is a must

What we offer  

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:  

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including Linkedin Learning and inspiring leaderships program like IMD   
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds  
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”  
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave and work life balance principles (local specific)  
• Monetary childcare subsidy to support you and your family (local specific)  

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.  

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.