Marte Nielsen
About Marte Nielsen
Marte Nielsen is a Senior Product Manager specializing in Power and Utilities at Cognite in Oslo, Norway. With extensive experience in energy trading and a strong educational background in economics and finance, she has held various roles in prominent companies such as Gazprom Marketing & Trading and Powel AS.
Current Role at Cognite
Marte Nielsen currently serves as a Senior Product Manager in the Power & Utilities sector at Cognite, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Oslo, Norway, she focuses on developing and managing products that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making within the energy sector.
Professional Experience
Marte Nielsen has a diverse professional background in the energy and finance sectors. She has held various roles at Gazprom Marketing & Trading, including Front Office Business Analyst, Trading Capability Project Manager, and Trading Strategy Analyst. Additionally, she worked as a Product Manager at both Powel AS and Volue, specializing in Power Trading & Settlements. Her experience spans over a decade, with roles that emphasize trading analysis, project management, and product development.
Education and Expertise
Marte Nielsen holds a Master of Science in Global Banking and Finance from Regent's University London, which she completed in 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) in 2008. Furthermore, she completed a one-year course in Psychology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in energy commodities, derivatives, and financial analysis.
Skills and Certifications
Marte Nielsen possesses specialist skills in energy commodities and derivatives, including foreign exchange, renewable energy, and retail portfolio optimization. She is proficient in Oracle SQL, Excel/VBA, basic Python, and Tableau for data analysis. Additionally, she has experience with Agile development methodologies and holds a PRINCE2 practitioner certification in project management, which enhances her ability to manage projects effectively in the energy trading sector.
Previous Employment History
Prior to her current role, Marte Nielsen worked at Sparebanken Vest as an Advisor for one year and held multiple positions at Gazprom Marketing & Trading from 2010 to 2016. Her roles included Trading Capability Analyst and Power Trading/Origination. She also gained experience in public relations at Ladbrokes eGaming and contributed to energy trading solutions at Powel AS. This extensive employment history reflects her commitment to the energy and finance industries.