European Gas & Power Execution Trader

General 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.