Intraday Power Trader

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

Contact email: oliver.gold@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3061
Published: 17 days ago

We are working with a leading energy trading firm specializing in electricity and renewable markets. Their innovative and dynamic trading team based in Amsterdam are looking for a skilled Intraday Power Trader to help optimize the trading strategies and enhance market performance across European power markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute intraday trading strategies for power across various European markets.

  • Continuously monitor real-time market data, grid constraints, weather conditions, and renewable generation forecasts to identify trading opportunities.

  • Manage positions effectively to mitigate risks and optimize profits within established risk frameworks.

  • Collaborate closely with analysts and other traders to improve trading strategies and market models.

  • Provide timely and accurate market reports and performance analysis to senior management.

  • Ensure strict compliance with regulatory and market rules.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.

  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience in intraday power trading, specifically within European markets.

  • Solid understanding of the energy market fundamentals, market coupling mechanisms, and transmission constraints.

  • Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel, VBA, Python, or similar analytical tools.

  • Proven ability to make quick, strategic decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment.

  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.

  • Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch or other European languages is advantageous.