Senior Power Trader

Job Description

Job Title : Senior Power Trader

Location : London, United Kingdom

Sector : Energy Trading / Power Markets

Type : Permanent

Overview :

We are currently supporting a leading energy trading firm in their search for a high-calibre Senior Power Trader to join their desk in London. This is a key strategic hire, aimed at expanding their short-term trading capabilities across the UK and European power markets. The ideal candidate will bring a proven PnL track record, deep market insight, and the ability to operate with a high level of autonomy within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Take ownership of short-term power trading activities across key European markets (e.g., UK, France, Germany, Nordics), including Day-Ahead and Intraday.
• Execute proprietary strategies and optimise asset-backed positions in close coordination with analytics, forecasting, and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain trading models, tools, and dashboards to support real-time decision-making.
• Identify new trading opportunities based on market fundamentals, cross-commodity dynamics, and regulatory shifts.

Work collaboratively with risk, origination, and technology t...