Proprietary Trader

Posted 20 March 2025
Discipline Commodities and Financial Services

Job description

Senior Power & Gas Proprietary Trader


Location:Geneva, Switzerland

Sector:Energy Trading | Power & Gas

Job Type:Full-time


The Opportunity


A unique opportunity for an experiencedSenior Power & Gas Proprietary Traderto join a leading trading firm inGeneva. This is apure risk-taking position, focused on developing and executing proprietary trading strategies inEuropean power and gas markets. The role is suited for traders with along-term approach, looking to capitalise on market inefficiencies through deep fundamental and quantitative analysis.


Key Responsibilities


  • Develop and execute

    mid-to-long-term proprietary trading strategies

    in European power and gas markets.

  • Take full ownership of trading positions, managing risk and optimising returns.

  • Conduct in-depth

    fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis

    to identify market inefficiencies.

  • Manage exposure within defined risk parameters while ensuring capital efficiency.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with

    market participants, brokers, and trading counterparties.

  • Ensure strict adherence to

    risk controls, regulatory requirements, and company policies.


What We’re Looking For


  • Proven experience in proprietary trading

    within

    European power and gas markets.

  • A strong track record of

    consistent profitability and risk-adjusted returns.

  • Deep knowledge of

    market fundamentals, trading structures, and pricing mechanisms.

  • Strong

    quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and test trading hypotheses.

  • Entrepreneurial mindset

    with the ability to identify and capitalise on trading opportunities.

  • Experience managing significant capital allocations with a disciplined risk approach.

  • A well-established network within the

    European energy trading ecosystem.