Senior Power Trader

Location: Prague, Czech Republic Sector: Energy & Commodities

Executive Summary

Our client is a dominant force in the European energy landscape, known for combining massive liquidity with a fast-moving, entrepreneurial trading culture. They are looking to appoint aSenior Power Traderto their Prague-based desk to spearhead proprietary positioning and portfolio optimization. This role is designed for a market veteran who can navigate the volatility of the European grid and deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns.

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The Mandate: Primary Objectives

• P&L Generation:

  Deploy capital across European Power markets (specializing in CEE/SEE or Central Western Europe) using a mix of fundamental views and technical execution.

• Strategic Positioning:

  Manage complex portfolios across the curve, with a heavy emphasis on Day-Ahead, Intraday, and Financial Futures.

• Risk Architecture:

  Operate within strict VaR limits while identifying high-conviction arbitrage opportunities and cross-border flow imbalances.

• Quantitative Evolution:

  Collaborate with the "Quants" and Data Science teams to integrate Python-based tools and automated signals into the daily trading workflow.

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The Ideal Profile

• Market Pedigree: 5–8+ years of experience on a Tier-1 trading desk (Utility, Merchant, or Hedge Fund).

• Verifiable Performance: A consistent track record of P&L growth over multiple market cycles.

• Regional Expertise: Deep structural knowledge of the European power grid, including interconnectors, renewable penetration impacts, and regulatory shifts (ENTSO-E).

• Technical Stack: Advanced analytical skills. While you don't need to be a developer, the ability to manipulate data in Python or SQL is a major competitive advantage in this seat.

• Education: Minimum of a Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (Physics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or Economics).
  

What the Client Offers

• The Platform: Access to sophisticated proprietary modeling, real-time weather/fundamental data, and a robust back-office infrastructure.

• Incentive Structure: A highly transparent and aggressive bonus formula directly tied to individual and desk performance.

• Lifestyle: Based in Prague, offering a premium international standard of living, excellent infrastructure, and a central location for European travel.

• The Culture: A high-performance environment that values intellectual honesty and quick decision-making over corporate hierarchy.