Senior Gas Trader

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

Contact email: oliver.gold@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3164
Published: 2 days ago

We’re working with a high-performing energy player that’s looking to strengthen its European gas desk with the addition of a Senior Gas Trader focused on directional curve strategies.

This is a fully autonomous role within a lean setup, ideal for a commercially driven trader with a strong PnL track record and deep understanding of market fundamentals. You’ll be given capital and freedom to run your book, backed by a collaborative team and best-in-class analytics support.

  • Running a prop gas trading book focused on the curve (monthly, seasonal, yearly structures).

  • Taking and managing discretionary directional risk, backed by strong fundamentals.

  • Developing and executing independent trade ideas across TTF, NBP, and regional hubs.

  • Collaborating with power, carbon, and weather desks for cross-commodity synergies.

  • Working with analysts and data scientists to refine models and generate edge.

  • Driving improvements in pricing, flow monitoring, and storage valuation tools.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in proprietary gas trading.

  • Proven PnL delivery, particularly in European curve markets.

  • Strong grasp of physical and financial gas fundamentals — flows, storage, demand, geopolitics.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently.

  • Exposure to options and structured products is a plus, but not essential.