​Mid-Term Power Trader (CEE Markets)

Location: Croatia, Zagreb

Sector: International Energy Trading & Commodities

The Opportunity

We are representing a leading pan-European commodity trading house currently scaling its power desk. This firm is a key player across 24 countries, known for bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and high-stakes market execution. We are seeking a high-caliber Power Trader to lead optimization and hedging strategies within the Central & Eastern European (CEE) markets.

Core Responsibilities

• Market Execution: Own the execution of trading, hedging, and optimization activities across CEE power markets for tenors up to one year ahead.

• Portfolio Optimization: Manage physical and contractual exposures, ensuring a stable, risk-adjusted performance across the regional portfolio.

• Strategic Pricing: Lead tender participation and analyze complex consumption/production profiles to structure competitive hedging and pricing strategies.

• Alpha Generation: Identify mid-term trading opportunities, including directional, spread, and relative-value trades.

• Tool Development:Collaborate on the evolution of semi-systematic and forecasting tools to drive pricing efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in European power trading, portfolio management, or a high-level analytical trading role.

• Regional Expertise: Deep fluency in CEE power market fundamentals, market design, and regional pricing dynamics.

• Autonomy: Proven ability to evaluate profiles and execute trades independently within the 1M–1Y horizon.

• Analytical Rigor: Advanced capability in handling complex datasets and market models.

Preferred Technical Edge

• Experience in Natural Gas or EUA (Carbon) trading.

• Specific expertise in the Polish power market.

• Familiarity with cross-border transmission capacity markets (Long-term yearly/monthly).

• Quantitative Toolkit: Proficiency in Python for data modeling, time-series analysis, or back-testing.

What’s on Offer

• A seat at a high-growth firm where individual expertise has a direct, measurable impact on the P&L.

• Significant international exposure across a diverse European asset base.

• A sophisticated, collaborative work environment that prioritizes quantitative innovation and professional development.

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If this position is of interest to you, apply now!