Prop Trader (Power)

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360 search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search are working with an international energy trading house looking to hire a Prop Trader (Power) to join the team in Prague.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

Develop and execute proprietary trading strategies for power and related products such as EUA’s, spark-spreads, natural gas and coal

Focus predominantly on the UK power market as well as potentially targeting the Irish and Nordic areas, which can include directional trading/spread-betting/cross-border trading

Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant participants and develop a profitable power trading portfolio

Provide advice on hedging integration of UK generation assets into the current company business structure

Conduct detailed market research analysis to generate consistently positive P&L figures

Key Qualifications / Experience

3+ years’ experience in a related power and/or prop trading role with experience trading within the wholesale energy market

Proven track record of delivering profitable results in the energy / power trading market

Excellent communication and organisation skills

Creative thinker with ability to work independently and cohesively with other departments

Located in Prague or willing to relocate