UK Power Trader – Energy Supply

Job title : UK Power Trader – Energy Supply

Location : London office (3 days per week)

Salary : Competitive + % of Book

Job Type : Full-time

E1 Partners is working with a leading energy supply business looking to hire a UK Power Trader to join their dynamic trading desk. This role plays a key part in managing short-term positions across both power and gas markets, with a focus on balancing, intraday, and day-ahead trading.

Key Responsibilities :

Trade UK power across day-ahead, intraday, and balancing markets

Manage and optimise supply books, ensuring accurate forecasting and market positioning

Perform spot trading to capture market opportunities and support profitability

React to customer flow and demand fluctuations in real time, adjusting trading strategies accordingly

Collaborate closely with forecasting, operations, and risk teams to optimise performance

Support month-end balancing and ensure alignment with risk and compliance frameworks

Requirements :

Proven experience trading in UK power markets, ideally within a supply or utility environment

Deep understanding of short-term energy markets, particularly balancing and intraday trading

Strong analytical skills and the ability to make fast, data-driven decisions

Experience managing customer-driven positions and responding to live market conditions

Familiarity with trading systems and market access platforms (e.g., Elexon, ICE, Trayport).

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