Power Trader (China Market)

UNIVERZ HR CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Power Trader to formulate and execute trading strategies in China's dynamic power market. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power trading, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex market dynamics. Responsibilities include managing trading risks, optimizing asset portfolios, and liaising with key stakeholders to expand trading channels. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative initiatives in green power trading.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of power trading experience in China.
• Familiarity with provincial trading rules.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute trading strategies in China’s power market.
• Analyze power market policies and price fluctuations.
• Optimize dispatch and portfolio management of power assets.

Skills

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Energy Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Power Trading Platforms

Python

Power BI

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Formulate and execute trading strategies in China’s power market, including medium/long-term trading, spot trading, and ancillary service market transactions.

• Arrange customer receptions and project negotiations; prepare quotations and execute contracts.

• Analyze power market policies, price fluctuations, and supply-demand dynamics to support trading decisions.

• Optimize dispatch and portfolio management of company power assets (e.g., PV, wind, thermal power).

• Liaise with grid companies, generation groups, and large consumers to expand trading channels and maintain client relationships.

• Monitor trading risks, ensure compliance, and regularly submit trading reports and profit analyses.

• Participate in research on power market reforms and explore innovative initiatives like green power trading and carbon-electricity market linkage.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Energy Economics, Finance, or related fields.

• Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of power trading experience in China, with familiarity in provincial trading rules (e.g., Guangdong/Shanxi spot pilot markets).
  • Prior experience in generation groups, electricity retailers, or renewable energy trading roles preferred.

• Skills:
  • Proficiency in power trading platforms (e.g., Beijing/Guangzhou Power Exchange).
  • Knowledge of price forecasting models or quantitative tools (Python/Power BI) is a plus.
  • Strong data analysis and risk management capabilities.

• Additional Requirements:
  • Policy-sensitive with awareness of market reforms (e.g., spot markets, capacity pricing mechanisms).
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and stress resilience for high-frequency trading environments.