Senior Power Trader

Vallum Associates; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy trading firm in London as a Senior Power Trader, where you'll expand trading capabilities in the UK and European markets. This role offers significant responsibilities, including mentoring junior traders and developing trading models, ensuring you thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment that emphasizes innovation and performance.

Benefits

Attractive compensation structure with strong upside potential

Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

Ownership of PnL from day one

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in power trading with a PnL track record.
• Strong understanding of European power market dynamics.
• Technical proficiency in Python and VBA for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage short-term power trading activities across European markets.
• Develop trading models and optimize asset-backed positions.
• Identify trading opportunities based on market shifts.

Skills

Market Insight

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Tools

Python

VBA

Job description

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We are currently supporting a leading energy trading firm in their search for a high-calibre Senior Power Trader to join their desk in London. This is a key strategic hire, aimed at expanding their short-term trading capabilities across the UK and European power markets. The ideal candidate will bring a proven PnL track record, deep market insight, and the ability to operate with a high level of autonomy within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of short-term power trading activities across key European markets (e.g., UK, France, Germany, Nordics), including Day-Ahead and Intraday.
• Execute proprietary strategies and optimise asset-backed positions in close coordination with analytics, forecasting, and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain trading models, tools, and dashboards to support real-time decision-making.
• Identify new trading opportunities based on market fundamentals, cross-commodity dynamics, and regulatory shifts.
• Work collaboratively with risk, origination, and technology teams to ensure seamless trade execution and strategy alignment.
• Mentor and support junior traders and analysts as needed.

Candidate Profile:

• 5–10+ years of experience in short-term or proprietary power trading, with a demonstrable PnL record.
• Strong understanding of European power market dynamics, including grid operations, renewables integration, and trading regulations.
• Technical proficiency in Python, VBA, or other relevant tools for data analysis and automation.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to take risk-managed positions and adapt strategies to changing market conditions.
• Experience in working with cross-border flows, interconnectors, or ancillary services is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a high-performance trading environment.

Why Apply?

• Join a well-capitalised, forward-thinking trading firm with a strong presence across European energy markets.
• Take on significant responsibility and PnL ownership from day one.
• Work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that values innovation and rewards performance.
• Attractive compensation structure with strong upside potential.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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