Assets Trader – Power & Gas (Europe)

TOTSA TotalEnergies Trading SA; Meyrin; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

TOTSA TotalEnergies Trading SA in Genève seeks an Assets Trader for Power & Gas across Europe. You will craft market views, define dispatch strategies, and execute trades in power, gas and emissions, balancing portfolios with risk controls.

The role requires a Master’s degree, 7+ years in European power trading, strong knowledge of asset-backed trading, and fluency in English. Based in 1215 Genève 15 Aéroport (GE).

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Finance or equivalent study enabling work with large data sets.
• 7+ years experience in European power trading.
• Strong knowledge of Asset-backed trading and optimisation.
• Experience with power market organisation across European countries.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth understanding of European power markets, including design, price formation and generation stack dynamics.
• Maintain awareness of gas and emissions markets and interactions with power.
• Monitor capacity mechanisms and ancillary services where relevant.
• Formulate and express market views to generate value beyond asset optimisation.

Skills

Power trading

Asset-backed trading

Risk management

Quantitative modelling

Data analysis

Communication

Autonomy

English fluency

Education

Engineering or Finance degree

Master's degree

Tools

Analytical tools

Job description

Assets Trader – Power & Gas (Europe)

TOTSA TotalEnergies Trading SA Vacant since : 06.11.2026 Number of jobs : 1 1215 Genève 15 Aéroport (GE) 100% Immediately Permanent

Candidate profile

• Degree in Engineering, Finance or equivalent study that enables you to work with large data sets.
• 7+ years experience in European power trading
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of Asset-backed trading and optimisation
• Power market organisation across European countries, deep experience in 1 or 2 specific countries ts is a plus
• Power market fundamentals, including changing generation stack dynamics fascinate you. You are passionate about following market developments and have original ideas how industry trends might affect markets. You happy to take the lead in taking positions and comfortable to explain your thinking to all levels in the organisation.
• Physical and financial trading instruments good experience, helping you to capture both intrinsic and extrinsic value of the positions under your management
• Risk management and trading regulations, you are well versed and have good understanding, you set the example and protect the integrity of a well-functioning market
• Demonstrated ability to develop trading views and translate them into measurable performance
• Strong affinity with quantitative tools and modelling approaches (e.g. dispatch models, optionality)
• Passionate about analytics and attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English; additional European languages (for instance Italian and/or Dutch) are a plus

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution.Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success.Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions.We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.

Job ActivitiesMarket expertise

• Develop an in-depth understanding of European power markets, including market design, price formation, generation stack dynamics and across market segments
• Maintain strong awareness of gas and emissions markets and their interactions with power
• Monitor capacity mechanisms and ancillary services where relevant
• Formulate and express market views to generate value beyond intrinsic asset optimisation, including discretionary positioning

Asset expertise

• Build a detailed technical understanding of the asset portfolio
• Determine optimal dispatch strategies considering operational constraints, cost sand market conditions

Modelling & tools

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of analytical and modelling tools
• Support the digitalisation of workflows and real-time risk management capabilities
• Work closely with Research, Digital and IT teams

Trading strategy & execution

• Define and implement trading and hedging strategies aligned with market conditions and asset constraints
• Execute trades across power, gas and emissions markets within defined mandates
• Contribute to portfolio balancing, risk management and overall trading performance

Commercial & cross-functional interaction

• Work with Origination and project teams to support new agreements and portfolio growth
• Liaise with Operations and asset owners on short-term optimisation and dispatch decisions
• Interact with diverse functions (Finance, Middle Office, Back Office, IT, Research) as required

Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including REMIT

Accountabilities

• Operate within the Company's trading governance and risk framework
• Contribute to the performance of the desk, with both collective responsibility and individual impact
• Ensure adherence to HSE rules, Code of Conduct and applicable regulations

You will operate in a highly dynamic and volatile market environment, shaped by evolving energy flows, regulatory developments and the energy transition.

This role offers exposure to a diversified and growing portfolio of flexible generation assets, requiring close interaction between trading, operations and commercial teams.

• Work location 1215 Genève 15 Aéroport (GE)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent

• Work experience Less than 1 year
• Education Master's degree from a university or equivalent

• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge