Senior Power Trader: Curve Markets & Quant Strategy

Ørsted; Gentofte Kommune; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ørsted is seeking a Senior Trader to own trading strategies across Continental European and UK power markets. You will operate within a defined risk mandate, identify opportunities, and drive the direction of discretionary and systematic strategies.

The role sits at the intersection of market intelligence, analytics, and technology, delivering strong commercial results. Based in Continental European and UK power curve trading, you will leverage fundamentals, cross-commodity relationships, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience trading European power markets, especially Continental European and UK.
• Proven track record in delegated trading mandates and risk management.
• Strong understanding of power market fundamentals and curve drivers.
• Ability to translate market views into profitable trading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strong trading performance across Continental European and UK power markets within an allocated risk mandate.
• Develop and execute trading strategies across forward and futures markets, focusing on curve products.
• Identify market opportunities through analysis of power fundamentals, weather, cross-border flows, fuel markets, carbon pricing, and macro developments.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and algorithmic developers to enhance systematic trading capabilities.
• Actively manage risk and maintain disciplined position management under changing conditions.
• Translate market developments into actionable trading decisions and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Power trading

European markets

Analytical skills

Risk management

Collaboration

Job description

Ørsted is seeking a Senior Trader to own trading strategies across Continental European and UK power markets. You will operate within a defined risk mandate, identify opportunities, and drive the direction of discretionary and systematic strategies.

The role sits at the intersection of market intelligence, analytics, and technology, delivering strong commercial results. Based in Continental European and UK power curve trading, you will leverage fundamentals, cross-commodity relationships, and