Our client is a leading global commodity trading house with substantial operations across energy markets. They trade physical and financial power products across multiple European markets, manage diverse generation and supply portfolios, and execute sophisticated trading strategies across day-ahead, intraday, and forward markets. The business operates a dynamic trading floor environment with significant market-making activities, proprietary trading, and portfolio optimisation across European power markets. They require experienced traders who can identify opportunities, manage risk, and deliver P&L in competitive wholesale markets. They are seeking a Power Trader to execute trading strategies, manage positions, and optimise portfolio value across European power markets. This role offers the opportunity to trade actively in liquid markets whilst working alongside experienced traders in a high-performance environment. The Role You will execute power trades across day-ahead, intraday, and forward markets, manage trading positions, and optimise portfolio P&L. This role requires strong market knowledge, fast decision-making capability, and the ability to identify and capture trading opportunities in real-time. Working on a fast-paced trading desk, you will monitor market fundamentals, manage intraday positions, execute hedging strategies, and contribute to overall portfolio performance. You will collaborate with originators, schedulers, and risk teams whilst maintaining focus on P&L delivery. Key Responsibilities Execute power trades across day-ahead, intraday, and forward markets in European power exchanges Monitor market fundamentals including supply-demand dynamics, weather, generation availability, and price drivers Manage intraday trading positions and optimise portfolio value through active trading Identify and capture arbitrage opportunities across markets, products, and time horizons Execute hedging strategies for generation assets, supply contracts, and portfolio positions Collaborate with originators and structurers on pricing and execution of structured deals Work with schedulers and operations teams on physical delivery and balancing requirements Monitor and manage trading limits, risk exposures, and P&L Contribute to trading strategy development and portfolio optimisation initiatives Maintain relationships with brokers, counterparties, and exchange participants Provide market colour and trading insights to portfolio managers and senior leadership Support junior traders and contribute to desk knowledge sharing Requirements Tertiary qualification in finance, economics, engineering, or related discipline 7 years' experience trading power in European markets Strong understanding of European power market structures, exchanges, and products (day-ahead, intraday, futures) Proven track record delivering trading P&L Deep knowledge of power market fundamentals including generation dispatch, transmission constraints, and price formation Experience with power trading platforms and order management systems Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to assess market opportunities rapidly Excellent risk management capabilities with understanding of position limits and exposure monitoring Ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced trading environment Strong communication and collaboration skills across trading, risk, and commercial functions Self-motivated with entrepreneurial mindset and accountability for P&L outcomes Remuneration and Benefits Competitive remuneration package Discretionary bonus linked to individual and desk performance Professional development support High-performance trading floor environment Opportunity to trade significant volumes across liquid European power markets Career progression opportunities within power trading and commodity markets Work alongside experienced traders in leading commodity trading house Access to sophisticated trading tools, analytics, and market data International exposure and collaboration across global trading desks Please submit your CV and a covering letter addressing: Your experience trading power in European markets including specific exchanges and products Your track record delivering trading P&L with examples of strategies or opportunities you have captured Your understanding of European power market fundamentals and price drivers Your approach to risk management and position optimisation Examples of successful trades or market insights that demonstrate your trading capability For Further Information Contact Ivan Pignataro | Director D'Arcy Weil E: ivan@darcyweil.com This role is being managed exclusively by Ivan Pignataro at D'Arcy Weil.
