Shift Trading Manager
- Posted 03 October 2025
- LocationWatford
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Commodities and Financial Services
Job description
Job Title: Shift Trading Manager – Power Markets
Location: Watford, England (On-site)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About our client:
"We are a leading energy trading firm with a strong presence in the UK power markets. Leveraging innovative technology and a data-driven approach, our trading desk operates across day-ahead, intraday, and balancing markets. We are seeking a talented Shift Trading Manager to lead our intraday trading team and drive performance across multiple trading shifts."
Role overview:
As Shift Trading Manager, you will oversee the operation of our 24/7 power trading desk, leading a team of traders, coordinating shift coverage, and ensuring seamless market execution. You will play a key role in strategy development, risk management, and process improvement, with a strong focus on short-term power markets and renewable optimisation.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of shift traders across the UK power markets.
Oversee intraday trading operations, ensuring accurate execution and timely decision-making.
Develop, implement, and optimise trading strategies for short-term power and renewable assets.
Monitor market trends, positions, and risk exposure, providing insights to senior management.
Collaborate closely with analytics, risk, and technology teams to improve trading models and automation.
Manage shift schedules and ensure full market coverage at all times.
Mentor and develop traders, fostering a high-performance, disciplined, and compliant trading environment.
Represent the desk in internal and external stakeholder discussions, including exchanges and counterparties.
Requirements:
Proven experience in UK short-term power trading (intraday, day-ahead, or balancing markets).
Previous management or leadership experience in a 24/7 trading environment.
Strong understanding of GB power markets, market regulations, and risk management.
Experience with renewable generation optimisation, particularly battery storage (BESS), is desirable.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills under pressure.
Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in trading tools, Excel, and data analytics; experience with Python or VBA is a plus.
What they offer:
Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
Opportunity to lead a dynamic trading desk and influence strategy.
Exposure to cutting-edge trading technology and renewable integration.
Supportive and collaborative work environment with clear career progression.
Apply now!