Senior Power Trader

Senior Power Trader (Proprietary Trading Desk) — Switzerland (Zurich) A leading energy trading business is building a proprietary power trading desk focused on delivering measurable results across Europe’s most dynamic power markets. This role is being advertised on behalf of a client by a recruitment partner.

Overview of the role

• Design, execute, and refine proprietary trading strategies within internal risk frameworks
• Trade short- and long-term contracts across the CWE region, with a focus on France and Germany
• Navigate major exchanges and participate in cross-border auctions and power tenders

Required experience and skills

• Minimum 5 years in European power trading, including at least 4 years of proven success in CWE markets
• Strong understanding of the European energy transition (renewables penetration, thermal merit orders, cross-border flows)
• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics or related)
• Long term trading experience. Ideally Months ahead to cal end.
• Strong quantitative mindset; Python or SQL preferred
• English required; German, French or Italian advantageous

Benefits

• Flexible working hours; up to 50% remote
• Pension contribution: 60% paid by employer
• Continued salary in illness/accident + mental health platform
• Enhanced parental leave
• Childcare cost support and partner discounts

Salary

• 170,000 - 200,000 swiss francs

If you’re ready to turn market insight into consistent trading performance, apply now—this desk is looking for someone who can shape strategy and deliver results.