​Job Opportunity: Senior Proprietary Trader – CWE Power

Location: Zug, Switzerland

Position Type: Permanent / Full-time

We are currently leading a search for a Senior Proprietary Trader to join an established trading house based in Zug, Switzerland. Our client is a sophisticated player in the European energy markets, looking to expand their footprint across the Central Western Europe (CWE) power curves.

This is a high-conviction, risk-taking role designed for a trader who thrives on autonomy and possesses a deep fundamental understanding of the European interconnected grid.

The Mandate

• Strategy Execution: Full P&L responsibility for proprietary trading strategies across the CWE region, specifically focusing on Germany, France, and the Benelux markets.

• Market Focus: Trade the curve from Front-Month through to the Front-Year, utilizing both discretionary and systematic approaches.

• Flow-Based Analysis: Leverage expert knowledge of Flow-Based Market Coupling (FBMC) to identify and capture arbitrage opportunities and price convergences.

• Risk Management: Manage large-scale exposure and Greeks within a rigorous VaR-based risk framework, ensuring a high Sharpe ratio.

• Collaboration: Work alongside a dedicated team of quantitative analysts and meteorologists to refine fundamental supply/demand models and execution tools.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in European Power trading, with at least 4 years of proven success specifically within the CWE markets.

• Performance Track Record: A demonstrable, multi-year history of consistent P&L generation and disciplined drawdown management.

• Technical Skills: Strong quantitative mindset. Proficiency in Python or SQL is highly preferred for data analysis and back-testing strategies.

• Market Depth: Comprehensive understanding of the European energy transition, including renewables penetration, thermal merit orders, and cross-border flow dynamics.

• Academic Background: Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

Why Zug, Switzerland?

• Market Hub: Join one of the world’s most concentrated clusters of commodity and energy trading talent.

• Fiscal Benefits: Zug offers one of the most competitive tax environments in Europe for high-earning professionals.

• Infrastructure: Access to institutional-grade trading technology and deep capital reserves.

• Compensation: A market-leading base salary paired with a transparent, performance-linked bonus structure.

Confidential Inquiries

As this is a confidential search, specific details regarding the firm will only be disclosed to qualified candidates following an initial screening.

If you are a high-performing trader looking to leverage your expertise in a premier trading environment, please reach out directly for a private discussion.