Job Description and Role Overview

Our client, an innovative energy company at the forefront of Europe’s clean energy transition, is looking for an Energy Trader. With an ambitious growth strategy and a portfolio that spans renewables, energy storage, and smart grid technologies, they are expanding their trading operations to accelerate the shift to a low-carbon future.

We are seeking an experienced Energy Trader to join the London-based trading team. This critical role involves executing physical and financial trades across power and gas markets while identifying new market opportunities driven by regulatory change, flexibility growth, and the integration of renewables.

The ideal Energy Trader will bring a deep understanding of power markets, commercial acumen, and a drive to influence trading strategy in a dynamic energy landscape. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in one of the most impactful transitions of our time—ensuring secure, affordable, and decarbonised energy for all.

Key Responsibilities

Execute and optimise trades across UK and European power markets, with a focus on intraday and day-ahead strategies
Monitor and interpret market signals, policy shifts, and grid forecasts to identify arbitrage and hedging opportunities
Collaborate closely with analysts, asset operators, and data science teams to inform trading decisions
Support the development and execution of trading strategies for battery storage, demand response, and other flexible assets
Contribute to commercial strategies around PPAs, CfDs, and emerging decentralised trading models
Work with internal teams to evaluate ETRM system enhancements and ensure compliance with trading regulations
Provide market intelligence and performance analysis to senior leadership and stakeholders
Identify and capitalise on revenue opportunities within balancing services and capacity markets

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in UK or EU power trading, with strong knowledge of short-term and curve trading
Proven track record in commercial energy trading, ideally within renewable or flexible asset portfolios
Experience with ETRM systems, algorithmic trading platforms, and/or automated scheduling tools
Solid understanding of market mechanisms such as imbalance settlement, flexibility markets, and ancillary services
Analytical mindset with strong quantitative and data interpretation skills
Knowledge of UK electricity codes, regulatory frameworks, and relevant compliance standards
Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability
Strong teamwork ethos with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

What the Organisation Offers

Competitive base salary of £75,000 – £95,000 per annum, commensurate with experience
Performance-related annual bonus scheme
Full-time onsite role in a dynamic central London trading floor
28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Private health insurance and pension scheme
A forward-thinking environment with continuous professional development, industry engagement, and the opportunity to influence trading strategy within a purpose-driven, high-growth energy business

If you are ready to leverage your trading expertise to drive the transition to a net-zero future, this is your opportunity to join a team where your decisions make a tangible impact on energy sustainability and long-term resilience. Apply now! To learn more about our mission and projects, visit EnableGreen.

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Energy Trader, London, United Kingdom