European Gas & Power Execution Trader

The Human Capital Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in London is seeking an exceptional Execution Trader. This role involves executing trades in European Gas & Power derivatives and collaborating closely with portfolio managers and internal stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years in trading, a strong understanding of commodity markets, and be technically proficient, particularly in Excel and Python. This position offers a competitive base salary and a performance-linked bonus, alongside a predominantly work-from-home setup.

Benefits

Performance-linked bonus

Competitive salary

Work-from-home setup

Growth and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in trading, broking, or commodity sales.
• Strong knowledge of European Gas & Power markets and derivative products.
• Proficient in Excel and ideally Python.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades in European Gas & Power and broader commodities.
• Monitor market activity and provide execution support.
• Collaborate with traders, analysts, and risk teams.
• Optimize execution strategies using data and technology.

Skills

Experience in trading, broking, or commodity sales

Knowledge of European Gas & Power markets

Understanding of commodities markets

Proficiency in Excel

Knowledge of Python

Detail-oriented

Ability to work independently

Job description

Execution Trader – European Gas & Power | Hedge Fund | London (Hybrid/WFH)
£ Competitive + Bonus

We are working with a highly regarded hedge fund to identify an exceptional Execution Trader with a strong understanding of European Gas & Power markets.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing trading team where you'll work directly with portfolio managers, executing trades across a range of commodity markets, with a core focus on European energy derivatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute trades across European Gas & Power derivatives and broader commodities on behalf of the fund’s portfolio managers
• Monitor market activity, and provide real-time execution support
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including traders, analysts, and risk teams
• Help optimize execution strategies using data and technology
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in trading infrastructure and processes

Ideal Candidate:

• 2–5 years’ experience in a trading, broking, or commodity sales environment
• Strong knowledge of European Gas & Power markets, including derivative products
• Solid understanding of broader commodities markets and trade execution
• Technically minded – proficient in Excel, and ideally Python
• Fast-paced, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
• Comfortable taking initiative and working independently in a high-stakes environment

What’s on Offer:

• Work with one of the top-performing hedge funds in a dynamic and collaborative setting
• Exposure to a wide variety of commodities and trading strategies
• Competitive base salary with performance-linked bonus
• Predominantly work-from-home setup with periodic London office presence
• Opportunity for growth and learning in a data-driven, forward-thinking environment

This role is ideal for someone currently in a trading assistant, execution, or brokerage role looking to make the leap into the buy-side. If you’re commercially sharp, market-savvy, and passionate about commodities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.