Short Term Power Trader

Overview

Join to apply for the Short-Term Power Trader role at Oliver James. A leading energy company is looking for a Short-Term Power Trader to join its Energy Markets team based in Milan. This strategic role is central to managing and optimizing the short-term power supply portfolio, with a focus on the Italian electricity market. The ideal candidate is a proactive and analytical professional ready to contribute to the energy transition through innovative, data-driven solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Execute trading activities on the Day-Ahead and Intraday power markets, with a specific focus on Italy.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automated trading algorithms for physical power assets.
• Perform in-depth analysis of market drivers to identify trading opportunities and manage risks.
• Collaborate with internal IT and data science teams on forecasting and short-term trading models.
• Ensure thorough documentation of all implemented models, trading logics, and operational processes.

Requirements

• University degree in engineering, economics, mathematics, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in day-ahead and intraday power trading.
• Solid understanding of European power markets, with a strong focus on the Italian market and dispatching dynamics.
• Strong analytical skills, structured mindset, and a results-driven approach.
• Proficient in Excel, VBA, Python (preferred) and/or Matlab, and SQL.
• Fluent in both Italian and English (spoken and written).
• Team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude toward learning and development.