European Gas & Power Execution Trader

Posted 21 hours 9 minutes ago by The Human Capital Company

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Execution Trader - European Gas & Power Hedge Fund London (Hybrid/WFH)
£ Competitive + Bonus

We are working with a highly regarded hedge fund to identify an exceptional Execution Trader with a strong understanding of European Gas & Power markets.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing trading team where you'll work directly with portfolio managers, executing trades across a range of commodity markets, with a core focus on European energy derivatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Execute trades across European Gas & Power derivatives and broader commodities on behalf of the fund's portfolio managers
  • Monitor market activity, and provide real-time execution support
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including traders, analysts, and risk teams
  • Help optimize execution strategies using data and technology
  • Contribute to ongoing improvements in trading infrastructure and processes
Ideal Candidate:
  • 2-5 years' experience in a trading, broking, or commodity sales environment
  • Strong knowledge of European Gas & Power markets, including derivative products
  • Solid understanding of broader commodities markets and trade execution
  • Technically minded - proficient in Excel, and ideally Python
  • Fast-paced, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
  • Comfortable taking initiative and working independently in a high-stakes environment
What's on Offer:
  • Work with one of the top-performing hedge funds in a dynamic and collaborative setting
  • Exposure to a wide variety of commodities and trading strategies
  • Competitive base salary with performance-linked bonus
  • Predominantly work-from-home setup with periodic London office presence
  • Opportunity for growth and learning in a data-driven, forward-thinking environment

This role is ideal for someone currently in a trading assistant, execution, or brokerage role looking to make the leap into the buy-side. If you're commercially sharp, market-savvy, and passionate about commodities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.