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Senior Proprietary Power Trader | European Short-Term Markets
N.V. Eneco
About the role
Direct ownership of a proprietary power trading book Real P&L ownership, real accountability and meaningful reward for strong trading performance Opportunity to trade in one of the most volatile and opportunity‑rich energy markets
What you'll do
As a Senior Proprietary Power Trader, you will own and develop trading strategies across European short-term power markets. You identify opportunities created by market volatility and translate your insights into profitable positions. You combine a deep understanding of market fundamentals with disciplined risk management. You are comfortable taking calculated risk, managing drawdowns and making decisions under pressure. You understand the difference between executing trades and owning trading decisions. You will work closely with analysts, traders and other market experts to challenge assumptions, develop new ideas and continuously improve trading performance.
Owning a proprietary power trading portfolio across European short-term markets; Developing and executing discretionary and fundamentally driven trading strategies; Identifying opportunities created by weather patterns, renewable generation, outages, congestion and cross-border flows; Building market views and translating them into profitable trading positions; Managing positions and risk within agreed mandates and limits; Taking accountability for trading performance and P&L; Contributing to a high-performance trading culture through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
What you'll bring
You are an experienced proprietary trader with a proven track record of generating risk-adjusted returns while managing a live trading book. You enjoy building conviction, taking ownership and finding opportunities in complex market environments. You bring: A minimum of 10 years of trading experience; At least 5 years of experience managing a proprietary trading book with direct P&L responsibility; Proven experience in short-term power trading; A demonstrated track record of generating returns in volatile markets; Strong understanding of European power market fundamentals; Experience managing risk, exposure and drawdowns; A degree in Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Finance or related discipline.
About the company
You will join Eneco's Trading department, a team operating at the heart of European energy markets. The team combines commercial thinking, analytical expertise and market knowledge to create value in increasingly complex and volatile markets. Together with fellow traders, analysts and market specialists, you will help shape the future of energy trading while contributing to Eneco's ambition to accelerate the energy transition. The culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial and focused on both individual ownership and collective success.