Senior Cross-Commodities & Power Trader

IN SHORT

As a Senior Power & Gas Trader you will identify, develop, and execute trading strategies across the European power and gas markets. This role is focused on generating value through fuel spreads, time spreads, locational and directional opportunities using both plain‑vanilla and complex derivative structures.

What Will You Do

As a Senior Cross Commodities & Power Trader you will identify, develop, and execute trading strategies in the European power and gas markets. You will develop and manage trading ideas across fuel spreads, time spreads, locational and directional opportunities.

• Contribute to and lead fundamental market analysis and modelling; develop proprietary models and work closely with analysts
• Collaborate with traders and analysts to shape wider market and portfolio strategies
• Monitor, interpret, and clearly explain developments in power networks, markets, regulation, and company activity
• Support and grow bilateral trading and origination activities
• Work closely with gas, oil, LNG, and emissions desks to develop and execute cross‑commodity strategies
• Ensure accurate daily reporting of trades, positions, and P&L and manage trading risk in line with approved limits and market liquidity

What Will You Bring

With your extensive experience in trading European Power and Gas markets, your track record of consistent revenue generation and proven ability to make sound decisions in time critical and volatile market conditions is essential. You will also have:

• Experience working in highly commercial, performance‑driven environments
• Strong understanding of power generation, transmission, and supply fundamentals
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across trading desks and the wider organisation
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics to diverse audiences
• Excellent business, organisational, and risk management skills
• Strong IT and programming skills

About Us

Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.

SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport, and storage. Through its decades‑long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We’re passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.

Securing energy – now and for the future.

Our Benefits

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills, and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution.

In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive range of financial, lifestyle and wellness benefits with the flexibility to follow a hybrid working model.

• bonus earning potential
• non‑contributory pension with 10% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
• buy/sell holidays
• life assurance
• medical and dental insurance (family cover)
• range of optional flexible benefits

We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.

Join SEFE and help us secure energy supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.

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