Smart Minds. Smart Energy
Born in Trading.
Made for Batteries.
Based in London, Amsterdam and Dubai, CYNQ Energy brings more than a decade of experience across global power markets, energy trading, BESS, battery energy storage systems and flexibility.
We pair specialist people with AI and technology to help modern energy businesses move faster, strengthen capability and scale performance.
The Principles That Power CYNQ
We believe the future of recruitment lies in combining human judgement, sector expertise and intelligent technology to create faster, more adaptable and higher-performing teams.
The foundation of every partnership.
Human First
Technology should never replace great people. It should amplify their expertise, strengthen collaboration and help specialist talent create greater commercial impact.
Intelligence Amplified
AI, automation and digital tools work alongside human expertise to improve decisions, accelerate delivery and unlock smarter ways of working across modern energy markets.
Adaptable by Design
Every organisation evolves differently. Our flexible talent, embedded expertise and technology solutions scale with changing priorities, projects and business needs.
Outcome Driven
Success is measured by outcomes, not activity. Every engagement is focused on improving capability, accelerating delivery and creating measurable commercial value.
Partners in Performance
Every partnership has helped shape our journey, strengthening our market insight, expanding our network and reinforcing the trusted relationships that continue to define CYNQ.
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“As the global leader in energy trading and risk software, ION needed a partner to match — one that truly understands both technology and talent. CYNQ Energy has been that partner for over 11 years, supporting our energy and commodities trading and risk management clients with reliability, deep technical insight, and a trusted global network that delivers every time.”
Trusted by Energy Tech Leaders
— Professional Services Director, ION Commodities
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Why CYNQ Exists
BESS and energy storage recruitment needs a new model.
The market has changed. Power trading, battery storage, flexibility and AI are creating a different kind of workforce, one where success is no longer defined by a CV alone, but by how quickly people, tools and technology can come together around an opportunity.
CYNQ was created for that shift.
We help organisations move beyond traditional hiring by combining specialist talent with AI, digital tools and flexible delivery models.
The aim is simple: shape capability around what needs to be achieved, not just the role that needs to be filled.
Because the future of energy work will belong to teams that know how to blend human expertise with intelligent technology.
Carl Vellenoweth
Founder & Managing Director
The CYNQ Advantage
Helping organisations build exceptional capability and professionals build meaningful careers across the future of power markets, BESS, energy storage and flexibility.
Why work with CYNQ?
CYNQ combines specialist recruitment, market expertise and intelligent technology to connect organisations with exceptional talent across power markets, energy trading, BESS, battery storage and flexibility. Whether you're hiring or looking for your next opportunity, we focus on creating long-term value, not simply filling roles.
What makes CYNQ different?
We believe recruitment is evolving. By combining human expertise with AI, digital tools and flexible delivery models, we help organisations build capability faster and help professionals access opportunities that align with their skills, ambitions and long-term career goals.
Who does CYNQ support?
We work with asset owners, operators, traders, optimisers, developers, consultancies, technology providers, investors and professionals across the energy value chain. From permanent hires and embedded specialists to project teams and strategic appointments, we tailor every engagement to the needs of our clients.
What sectors do you specialise in?
CYNQ specialises in BESS technical recruitment, battery energy storage systems, energy trading, ETRM, power markets, optimisation, flexibility, route-to-market, AI, data and digital transformation, connecting specialist talent across the evolving energy sector.