Senior Power Trader

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

Contact email: oliver.gold@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3033
Published: 2 days ago

We’re working with a leading energy trading house who are actively expanding their team with the hire of a Senior Power Trader focused on long-term trading strategies across power, gas, and carbon markets.

This is a high-impact role for someone looking to take ownership of market views and generate returns through discretionary, fundamentals-based strategies. The team already has a strong track record across the curve and is looking to strengthen its capabilities further with someone experienced in directional risk and shaping strategy.

  • Building and executing trading strategies with a focus on the long end of the curve (months to years out).

  • Taking fundamental views across European power markets and converting those into structured trades.

  • Managing open risk positions within a defined mandate.

  • Working closely with analysts, meteorologists, and fellow traders to refine views and identify edge.

  • Engaging regularly with cross-commodity teams, particularly in gas and carbon, to support integrated strategies.

  • Contributing to continuous improvements in market models and decision-making tools.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years’ experience in power trading with strong exposure to long-term/fundamentals-led strategies.

  • Proven PnL track record in European markets.

  • Deep understanding of the interplay between power, gas, and carbon markets.

  • Commercial mindset and ability to work independently in a risk-taking environment.

  • Familiarity with market modelling tools and an analytical approach to decision-making.