Senior Short‑Term Power Trader

Eneco; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct P&L responsibility

Opportunity to trade in volatile energy markets

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the Netherlands is seeking a Short-Term Power Trader to develop and execute proprietary trading strategies across European power markets. This fast-paced role demands over 5 years of trading experience, specifically in short-term power markets. You will manage risk positions, analyze market drivers, and collaborate with fellow traders and analysts to optimize decision-making. Strong analytical capabilities and a quantitative background are essential for success, along with the ability to take calculated risks in a dynamic trading environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of trading experience, with 3+ years in a proprietary trading environment.
• Specific experience in short-term power trading.
• Experience managing volatile P&L and drawdowns.

Responsibilities

• Trading short-term European power markets on a proprietary basis.
• Developing and executing trading strategies.
• Identifying moments of market imbalance and acting decisively.

Skills

Trading experience

Understanding of European power market fundamentals

Analytical skills

Risk management

Collaborative mindset

Education

Quantitative, technical or economics-based background

Tools

Programming (e.g., Python)

Job description

Job Overview

Power trading plays a central role in Eneco’s strategy and in advancing the energy transition. As renewable generation continues to grow, short‑term power markets are becoming more dynamic, fragmented and technically complex, creating opportunities for traders who understand the fundamentals and know when to act.

At Eneco, you operate in a professional trading environment with real risk capital and clear accountability. Decisions are data‑driven, market‑focused and taken close to the action, giving you ownership over your positions within a robust risk framework.

As a Short‑Term Power Trader, you will develop and execute proprietary trading strategies across European power markets. You operate your own book, take calculated risk, and rely on deep fundamental analysis to identify short‑lived but high‑impact opportunities. This role is fast‑paced and technically demanding, requiring strong judgement, discipline and the confidence to act decisively when market conditions are right.

Responsibilities

• Trading short‑term European power markets (day‑ahead to month‑ahead) on a proprietary basis.
• Developing and executing trading strategies based on market fundamentals.
• Analysing drivers such as wind, solar, temperature, outages, interconnectors and generation stack dynamics.
• Working closely with power analysts to build, interpret and challenge stack models.
• Managing risk positions within defined limits and owning P&L outcomes.
• Identifying moments of market imbalance and acting decisively.
• Sharing insights with short‑term and long‑term power traders to strengthen overall desk performance.
• Continuously refining models, assumptions and execution based on market behaviour.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of trading experience, with 3+ years in a proprietary trading environment.
• Specific experience in short‑term power trading (not just long‑term or flow).
• A quantitative, technical or economics‑based academic background.
• Strong understanding of European power market fundamentals.
• Experience managing volatile P&L and drawdowns.
• The confidence to take risk and the discipline to manage it.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate trade ideas clearly.

Nice to have

• Experience in asset‑heavy environments (e.g. power plants, wind or solar portfolios).
• Familiarity with programming or modelling concepts (e.g. Python) to work effectively with analysts.
• Broader exposure to energy markets beyond power.

You’ll join Eneco’s power trading desk, a team of experienced traders active across both long‑term and short‑term power markets. This role strengthens the desk with dedicated short‑term expertise, reflecting the growing importance and complexity of intraday and prompt markets.

You work closely with fellow power traders, power analysts and the wider proprietary trading organisation. Insights are shared quickly, decisions are taken close to the market and collaboration is key to consistent performance.

The role is based in the Netherlands, with a strong preference for office presence. Given the speed, technical complexity and highly interactive nature of short‑term power trading, being physically present supports effective decision‑making and teamwork.

Benefits

• A short‑term proprietary power trading role with direct P&L responsibility.
• Opportunity to trade in one of the most volatile and opportunity‑rich energy markets.