Power Trader

Australia-Employment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary performance bonus

Global platform for energy trading

Exposure to clean energy trading

Comprehensive benefits

Global network of trading, research, &

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Power Trader in New York, NY, on-site, permanent, with a base salary range of $140,000–$190,000 per year. The role focuses on executing power trading strategies, market-making, and hedging for clients, within a global bank-backed energy markets desk.

You will monitor market fundamentals, manage risk, collaborate with sales and risk teams, and contribute to clean energy trading initiatives. Competitive benefits and a strong platform support career growth.

Responsibilities

• Execute power trading strategies (physical and/or financial) for client hedging.
• Provide market-making and hedging solutions in power and energy markets.
• Monitor market fundamentals and regulatory developments affecting power markets.
• Manage trading book risk within defined limits.
• Partner with sales, structuring, and risk teams to hedge client needs.
• Support clean energy and energy transition trading initiatives.
• Ensure accurate trade capture, confirmation, and regulatory compliance.

Job description

Power Trader

$140000 - $190000 per year | New York, NY | On-site | Permanent

Trade power on a global bank's energy markets desk with strong base compensation, performance-based bonus potential, and the stability and resources of a top-tier financial institution behind you.

A bit about us:

A global financial institution with a leading platform in food, agriculture, and energy markets, offering clients risk management, hedging, and trade & commodity finance solutions across a worldwide network of key financial centers.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary + discretionary performance bonus
• Platform of a well-established, globally diversified financial institution with deep sector expertise in energy and commodities
• Exposure to clean energy trading and the broader energy transition space
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k)/pension
• Access to a global network of trading, research, and risk management professionals

Job Details

• Execute power trading strategies (physical and/or financial) in support of client hedging and bank risk management needs
• Provide market-making and hedging solutions for clients active in power and broader energy markets
• Monitor market fundamentals and regulatory developments affecting power marketsManage trading book risk within defined limits and mandates
• Partner with sales, structuring, and risk management teams to structure client hedging solutions
• Support the bank's clean energy and energy transition trading initiatives
• Ensure accurate trade capture, confirmation, and compliance with internal risk and regulatory frameworks

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