Intraday Power Prop Trader

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Do you have what it takes to join the top Intraday European Power trading desk?

Join one of the most successful intraday power trading desks and become a member of an ambitious, driven and feedback fueled team. The Intraday Power Prop desk is looking for another team member to join us in Copenhagen.

The role

Centrica Energy is a leading power and gas trading company that has a strong presence in Europe, with further plans to globally expand our business into the American and Asian markets. Currently, our European Intraday Power trading desks are looking to hire power traders for the Copenhagen desk.

Job responsibilities will include:

Trading intraday power in UK and Europe where you maximize PnL within our risk and compliance framework

Developing and executing day-to-day and intraday trading strategies

Taking active part in developing and executing of algorithmic trading and automatization

Optimizing portfolios and exploiting the synergies between them

Conducting market analysis to find new profit opportunities and build strategies to tap into them

Taking responsibility for optimizing our daily procedures

Providing open and honest feedback

Constantly reviewing and reflecting on your own trading to look for ways to improve the performance, both your own and of the team

Participating in the shift rotation that includes day, evening and weekend shifts

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

A passion for trading

At least 1-2 years of experience in an intraday power trading role

Finance/Economics or STEM degree

Fast decision-making skills under pressure

Accuracy and attention to detail

Competitive attitude and Focus on results

Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team

Flexibility in terms of working hours

We are looking for a motivated team player, who thrives while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment. We want you to join our desk and help us deliver the best trading results in the European power markets. We offer you a chance to join a team of experienced and talented traders who will help you to achieve your peak performance and build your knowledge and expertise of the markets. The role comes with competitive remuneration package, gives you a chance for further personal and career development and offers the opportunity to work in one of the beautiful locations: Copenhagen.

The trading rotation will also include evening and weekend shifts. Additionally, you will work closely together with our trading desk in Singapore.

Start date as soon as possible.

If you want to know more about the positions, please write the Head of Intraday Spec (CPH) Morten Ahrensbach