Power & Gas Day-Ahead Trader & Scheduler

World Fuel Services Corporation; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy trading company based in Camden Town is seeking a motivated Day-Ahead Trader & Scheduler to manage trading and scheduling across European markets. The role demands a strong understanding of market dynamics, risk management, and excellent analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in the power or gas sector and a relevant degree. This position offers a dynamic work environment with numerous responsibilities in trading strategy execution and compliance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in power and/or gas day-ahead trading and scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of European power and gas markets.
• Proven track record in short-term trading or scheduling roles.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-ahead trading strategies for power and gas across continental European markets.
• Formulate price views based on fundamentals and forecasts.
• Manage exposures in line with the company's risk limits.

Skills

Experience in power trading

Knowledge of European gas markets

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication skills

Ability to perform under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics

Tools

Python

VBA

SQL

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Day-Ahead Trader & Scheduler to join our Continental Markets Power & Gas team. The role focuses on managing physical and financial positions across key European markets, ensuring optimal day-ahead trading performance, accurate scheduling, and compliance with market rules. You will play a critical part in balancing risk and opportunity, optimizing positions, and supporting the company's growth in European energy supply and trading.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-ahead trading strategies for power and gas across continental European markets (EPEX, Nord Pool Continental, TTF, etc.).
• Formulate price views based on fundamentals, demand/supply outlooks, capacity constraints, weather forecasts, and system conditions.
• Submit bids and offers in day-ahead auctions and continuous trading sessions.
• Manage exposures in line with the company's risk limits and hedging strategies.
• Coordinate with forward trading and structuring teams to ensure alignment across the trading book.
• Prepare, validate, and submit physical nominations and schedules to TSOs, DSOs, and market platforms within strict deadlines.
• Ensure timely and accurate nomination of power and gas flows, including cross-border capacity allocations.
• Balance customer portfolios within our BRP responsibilities, minimising imbalance costs.
• Monitor TSO communications and system balancing requirements, escalating issues and resolving mismatches promptly.
• Support imbalance minimisation by coordinating with intraday trading and dispatch teams.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of TSO rules, nomination platforms, and balancing market procedures across multiple jurisdictions.

Risk & Compliance

• Operate within approved risk frameworks, limits, and credit constraints.
• Ensure compliance with REMIT, EMIR, and other relevant regulatory obligations.
• Report positions and trades accurately to Middle Office and Risk Control.
• Identify and escalate operational or market risks proactively.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with forward traders, originators, and portfolio managers to optimise positions.
• Collaborate with analysts to enhance models for forecasting and decision support.
• Support automation and digitalisation initiatives for trading and scheduling workflows.
• Contribute to post-trade analysis, P&L attribution, and strategy refinement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 2-5 years' experience in power and/or gas day-ahead trading and scheduling (Continental Europe preferred).
• Strong knowledge of European power and gas markets, TSOs, exchanges, and nomination platforms.
• Proven track record in short-term trading, scheduling, or dispatch roles.
• Familiarity with market access tools and trading platforms.
• Proficiency in Excel; programming skills (Python, VBA, SQL) highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.