Power Shift Trader

Vallum Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Power Shift Trader to join their trading desk. This role is perfect for junior to mid-level professionals looking to build a career in short-term power trading while managing intraday positions and executing trades in the dynamic GB market. The position offers competitive salary and opportunities for rapid progression within a growing team.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus

Structured training and mentoring

Opportunities for rapid progression

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in energy trading, short-term power, or related role.
• Knowledge of the UK power market and trading platforms.
• Ability to make fast, accurate decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Execute and optimise trades in UK short-term and intraday power markets.
• Monitor Grid ESO balancing actions and manage intraday positions.
• Provide analysis and insight to support trading strategy development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Team player

Tools

Excel

Python

VBA

SQL

Job description

An established player in the UK energy market is looking for a motivated and ambitious Power Shift Trader to join their growing trading desk. This role is ideal for junior to mid-level professionals who want to build a career in short-term power trading, working directly with real-time UK market dynamics.

You’ll help manage intraday positions, execute trades, and identify opportunities in the GB market, gaining exposure to a fast-paced environment with excellent career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and optimise trades in the UK short-term and intraday power markets.
• Monitor Grid ESO balancing actions, renewable forecasts, and demand-supply fluctuations to capture opportunities.
• Manage the UK portfolio in real-time while adhering to risk and compliance limits.
• Coordinate with Grid, market operators (EPEX, Nord Pool), and internal teams for nominations and scheduling.
• Provide analysis and insight to support trading strategy development.
• Contribute to daily PnL reporting and trade performance reviews.
• Work on a rotational shift pattern to ensure round-the-clock market coverage.

Requirements

• 1–4 years of experience in energy trading, short-term power, or a related role (e.g. optimisation, operations, or analytics).
• Knowledge of the UK power market, including trading platforms and balancing mechanisms.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to make fast, accurate decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in Excel; Python, VBA, or SQL skills are an advantage.
• Strong communicator and team player, able to thrive in a shift-based environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to develop within a trading role.

What’s on Offer

• Exposure to the fast-moving UK short-term power market.
• Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus.
• Structured training and mentoring from experienced traders.
• Opportunities for rapid progression within a growing team.
• Collaborative, dynamic trading floor environment.