Energy Originator

Location Switzerland
Discipline: Commodities
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Oliver Gold

Contact email: oliver.gold@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3351
Published: about 18 hours ago
 We're working with a leading European energy trading house looking to hire a Power Originator to join their expanding commercial team in Zurich. The role will focus on originating structured and standard power transactions across both the buy and sell side, with a particular focus on continental European markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Originate and execute power trading opportunities across continental Europe

  • Build and manage commercial relationships with utilities, producers, large industrials, and trading counterparties

  • Collaborate closely with traders, analysts, and risk to develop and price structured solutions

  • Negotiate commercial terms and support contract execution with internal teams (legal, credit, operations)

Requirements:

  • Strong background in European power markets, ideally with 4+ years’ experience

  • Proven track record in origination, deal-making, or commercial trading roles

  • Fluent French speaking is mandatory

  • Based in or willing to relocate to Zurich