Leiden (Junior) Trader US Power

Northpool BV; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program

Annual performance bonus

Non-hierarchical teamwork

Job summary

Northpool BV is seeking a Junior US Power Trader to join a dynamic team in Leiden. The role focuses on learning market fundamentals, analyzing fast-changing data, and developing trading strategies under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience, test ideas in real markets, and advance toward independent power trading in a high-energy environment. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, a quantitative MSc, and a passion for energy markets, with readiness for European

Qualifications

• Analytical or quantitative MSc degree required.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical abilities.
• Willingness to work European evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use trading tools and analyse market data.
• Develop trading strategies with experienced traders.
• Test strategies in the market and learn from results.

Skills

Outstanding analytical skills

Mathematical prowess

Work with large data sets

Strong communication

Evening/weekend availability

Independent mindset

Programming: Python/SQL

Education

MSc degree in analytical/quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Start date: March 2027
Discover the exciting world of US power markets. As a Junior US Power Trader, you will work alongside experienced traders, explore market opportunities, and develop the analytical and decision-making skills needed to succeed in a fast-paced trading environment.

Do you have a competitive mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ambition to become a successful power trader? Are you ready to challenge yourself in one of the most volatile markets at the heart of the energy transition?

The US power markets are highly dynamic, with electricity prices changing every five minutes across thousands of pricing locations. This creates a challenging environment where quick thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to make decisions under pressure are essential.

As a Junior US Power Trader, you will join our young and ambitious US Power Trading team, where you will have the opportunity to learn, develop your skills, and make an impact from an early stage. Together with your colleagues, you will analyse constantly changing market drivers, identify trading opportunities, and develop strategies to benefit from market movements.

Your challenge? Become a skilled power trader by developing a deep understanding of market fundamentals, learning to assess risk versus reward, and identifying and capturing trading opportunities.

Your goal? Outperform the competition, make trading decisions that count, and continuously develop into a successful and independent power trader.

Your responsibilities

You will learn to work with our trading tools, analyse large amounts of market data, and develop trading strategies alongside experienced traders. After the first few months, you will begin testing your strategies in the market, gaining hands-on experience and learning directly from the results.

No two days are the same. Successful trading requires mental flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to respond quickly to changing market conditions. Resilience is equally important: losses are part of trading, and not every strategy will succeed. What matters is your ability to learn from setbacks, improve your approach, and stay focused on the next opportunity.

What we ask

• Outstanding analytical and mathematical skills, combined with strong logical reasoning
• The ability to interpret, analyse, and work with large amounts of data.
• An analytical or quantitative degree at MSc level
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to work during European evenings and weekends
• An ambitious, responsible, and independent working attitude

What we like

• A genuine interest in trading, financial markets, and the energy sector
• A competitive mindset and a strong drive to succeed
• An affinity for meteorology
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing market conditions
• A proactive and flexible working mentality
• Experience with programming languages such as Python and/or SQL

What we offer

• Comprehensive training and continuous learning and development opportunities
• A competitive compensation package
• An annual performance-based bonus
• A non-hierarchical workplace where your ideas and contributions matter
• Ambitious and highly motivated teammates
• The opportunity to build a successful career in energy trading
• A steep learning curve with increasing responsibility and ownership of your work
• A dynamic and challenging work environment where no two days are the same

Location: The position is based at our office in Leiden, and remote work is not possible for the (Junior) Trader US Power.

If your CV is selected, the interview process will be as follows:

• Online Assessment - Candidates will proceed to the next interview stage only if their assessment results meet our requirements
• 1st interview with the Head of US Power Trading
• 2nd interview with two Mid-level or Senior Spot Traders