Power Trader
Power Trader - London
Our client, a major energy company, is expanding our client's team and seeking a skilled Power Trader to focus on prompt and intraday power markets. This is a permanent opportunity based in London, offering direct exposure to UK and European power trading, full P&L ownership, and a central role in supporting the energy transition. You will join a high-performing trading environment where your decisions have immediate commercial impact and where strong performers can rapidly grow their responsibilities.
Key Focus Areas
- Prompt/Intraday Power Trading: Execute and manage short-term power trades, optimising positions in fast-moving markets.
- UK & European Markets: Trade across the UK and continental European power markets, leveraging regional dynamics and cross-border opportunities.
- P&L Ownership: Take end-to-end responsibility for trading strategies and results, driving profitable growth and risk-aware performance.
- Energy Transition Exposure: Engage with evolving power market structures, renewables integration, and flexibility products as part of the energy transition.
- Attractive Reward Structure: Be recognised and rewarded for strong P&L contribution with a competitive package aligned to performance.
Relevant Skills
- Power Trading: Experience trading power products with a focus on short-term markets and dynamic pricing.
- Commodities Expertise: Understanding of commodities products and their interdependencies with power markets.
- Trader Mindset: Strong commercial instinct, risk management discipline, and decisive execution in volatile markets.
- London Market Presence: Familiarity with London-based trading environments and key UK market participants.
If you are an ambitious Power Trader seeking impactful responsibility and the chance to grow within a leading energy firm, we would be keen to discuss this role further.
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