Market Entry & Compliance Lead

EcoFlare Energy is building an AI-driven electricity trading platform designed to provide automated bidding and trading optimization for large-scale energy storage assets.Our initial target market is Italy, where the platform will support grid-connected storage projects and enable live trading operations.We are looking for a Market Entry & Platform Operations Lead to become EcoFlare’s first on-the-ground hire in Europe.Ha le carte in regola per avere successo? Le seguenti informazioni devono essere lette attentamente da tutti i candidati.What You Will DoMarket Entry & ComplianceLead the full process of establishing an Italian SRL legal entity, including all registration proceduresDrive the application for GME market membership qualification and coordinate financial guarantee arrangementsIdentify and evaluate local partners (including existing GME-qualified market participants), and jointly define a feasible go-to-market path from MVP validation to live tradingContinuously monitor regulatory developments in the Italian power market (including TIDE reform, ARERA resolutions, and Terna rule updates), assess their impact on the platform and business, and communicate updates to the team in a timely mannerPrepare for the next phase by gaining familiarity with Terna Gaudì portal, UP registration processes, and BSP technical pre-qualification requirementsProduct Definition & Engineering CollaborationAct as the “product lens” for the European market, translating real trading scenarios, user needs, and regulatory constraints in Italy into clear and actionable product requirementsHelp the engineering team understand what the platform must look like to actually operate in the Italian marketWork closely with backend engineers and algorithm teams in China, participating in feature reviews and testing, ensuring that key modules (e.g., GME bidding interfaces, market data integration, strategy engine) meet real market requirementsDefine product requirements related to compliance, security, and auditability, such as:Trade log retention requirementsRegulatory reporting formatsRisk control rule configurationsEnsure the AI platform operates in a secure, reliable, and compliant mannerPlatform Launch & Ongoing OperationsAlign with the grid-connection timeline of Italian storage projects to ensure the platform goes live on schedule and enters real trading operationsAfter launch, take responsibility for ongoing platform operations in Italy, including:Regulatory communicationCompliance maintenanceOperational issue responseBuild and maintain a local network (regulators, legal advisors, industry partners) to support EcoFlare’s long-term business development in ItalyEuropean Market ExpansionAfter successful operation in Italy, lead the evaluation and expansion into other European markets (e.g., Germany, Spain, France)Replicate and scale the experience and methodology developed in ItalyWhat We ExpectDeep understanding of the Italian (or broader European) electricity market structure and regulatory framework, including familiarity with GME xdwybme / MGP / MSD market mechanismsProven experience working with regulators to obtain market access approvalsAbility to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks and communicate them clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environmentsFluent Italian (required) and English as a working language (required); Chinese is a plusA proactive, curious, and action-oriented working styleNice to HaveExperience in European power spot trading or energy storage industryBackground as a Product Manager or Business Analyst, with the ability to independently conduct requirement analysis and product definitionFamiliarity with Italy’s Golden Power regulations or foreign investment review processesExperience with BSP/BRP registration or Terna compliance integrationExperience in building compliance and risk management frameworks