Senior Intraday Power Trader

X Commodities; Aarhus; Hybrid; DKK 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

X Commodities ApS in Aarhus C is seeking an experienced Intraday Power Trader to take ownership of intraday positions from day one. You will optimise positions across European markets, reacting to real-time price signals, weather shifts and market data to identify short-term opportunities. Join a lean, disciplined trading team with direct responsibility from day one.

The modern office in Aarhus C near Sct. Clemens Bro offers a collaborative environment, feedback from experienced traders, and a

Qualifications

• Background in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or related quantitative field.
• Experience trading intraday power in Europe (2–3 years).
• Proven P&L ownership.
• Fluency in Danish and English.

Responsibilities

• Trade and optimise intraday power positions across European markets.
• Monitor market fundamentals, weather data, and trading signals to support decision-making.
• Identify and act on short-term trading opportunities in auction and continuous markets.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of trading strategies and tools.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the team.

Skills

Quantitative background

Intraday trading

P&L ownership

Data analysis

Decision under pressure

Team collaboration

Danish/English fluency

Education

Finance/Economics/Engineering/Mathematics degree

Job description

X Commodities is an independent power trading company based in Aarhus C, Denmark, focused on day-ahead and intraday power markets. We combine market insight, disciplined execution and a technology-driven approach to navigate short-term trading opportunities across a growing footprint of Northern and Western European power markets.

We are now looking for an experienced Intraday Power Trader to join our team and take ownership of intraday positions from day one.

About the role

As an Intraday Power Trader, you will be responsible for optimising our intraday power positions across our active markets, reacting to real-time price signals, weather shifts and market data to identify and act on short-term opportunities. You will work closely with colleagues across the trading desk, using data and automation to stay efficient in a fast-moving market.

Your responsibilities

• Trade and optimise intraday power positions across our European markets
• Monitor market fundamentals, weather data, and trading signals to support decision-making
• Identify and act on short-term trading opportunities in auction and continuous markets
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our trading strategies and tools
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the team

What we’re looking for

• A background in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or a similar quantitative field
• Experience trading intraday power in Europe, ideally 2-3 years
• A proven track record of P&L ownership
• You are part of our 24/7/365 shift setup
• A natural instinct for risk and reward, sharpened by fast-moving environments — whether that’s trading, sports betting or poker
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data under time pressure
• A structured, decisive mindset and the ability to make sound decisions quickly
• A collaborative team player who takes ownership of their work
• Fluency in Danish and English, written and spoken

What we offer

• A genuine opportunity to shape short-term trading in a focused, ambitious power trading company
• Direct responsibility and exposure from day one
• A lean, disciplined and collaborative working environment
• Close guidance and feedback from experienced colleagues in trading
• A modern office in the heart of Aarhus C near Sct. Clemens Bro
• Regular challenges over darts and table tennis
• The opportunity to become a partner in the company for the right candidate, over time