Senior Power Trader

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy trading firm is seeking a high-calibre Senior Power Trader for a key role in London. This position offers significant responsibility, PnL ownership, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation and performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in short-term power trading, a good understanding of European market dynamics, and technical skills in Python or VBA.

Benefits

Attractive compensation structure

Significant responsibility from day one

Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in short-term or proprietary power trading.
• Strong understanding of European power market dynamics.
• Technical proficiency in Python or VBA for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of short-term power trading activities in European markets.
• Execution of proprietary strategies and optimisation of positions.
• Mentoring junior traders and analysts.

Skills

Power Trading

Market Insight

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Tools

Python

VBA

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Power Trader

Location: London, United Kingdom

Sector: Energy Trading / Power Markets

Type: Permanent

Overview:

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.