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Senior Short‑Term Power Trader

  • Eneco - Rotterdam
  • Energy Trading
  • 3-5 years
  • €110.000 - €170.000
  • 40 hours
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  • A short‑term proprietary power trading role with direct P&L responsibility

  • Opportunity to trade in one of the most volatile and opportunity‑rich energy markets

  • Opportunity to trade in one of the most volatile and opportunity‑rich energy markets

Why choose Eneco?

Power trading plays a central role in Eneco’s strategy and in advancing the energy transition. As renewable generation continues to grow, short‑term power markets are becoming more dynamic, fragmented and technically complex, creating opportunities for traders who understand the fundamentals and know when to act.

At Eneco, you operate in a professional trading environment with real risk capital and clear accountability. Decisions are data‑driven, market‑focused and taken close to the action, giving you ownership over your positions within a robust risk framework.

What you’ll do

As a Short‑Term Power Trader, you will develop and execute proprietary trading strategies across European power markets. You operate your own book, take calculated risk, and rely on deep fundamental analysis to identify short‑lived but high‑impact opportunities.This role is fast‑paced and technically demanding, requiring strong judgement, discipline and the confidence to act decisively when market conditions are right.

Is this about you?

You are a technically strong and analytically minded trader who thrives in fast‑moving, sometimes chaotic market conditions. You understand that success in short‑term power trading comes from preparation, patience and execution. You have:

  • At least 5 years of trading experience, with 3+ years in a proprietary trading environment;
  • Specific experience in short‑term power trading (not just long‑term or flow);
  • A quantitative, technical or economics‑based academic background;
  • Strong understanding of European power market fundamentals;
  • Experience managing volatile P&L and drawdowns;
  • The confidence to take risk and the discipline to manage it;
  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate trade ideas clearly.

Nice to have:

  • Experience in asset‑heavy environments (e.g. power plants, wind or solar portfolios);
  • Familiarity with programming or modelling concepts (e.g. Python) to work effectively with analysts;
  • Broader exposure to energy markets beyond power.

You’ll be responsible for

  • Trading short‑term European power markets (day‑ahead to month‑ahead) on a proprietary basis;
  • Developing and executing trading strategies based on market fundamentals;
  • Analysing drivers such as wind, solar, temperature, outages, interconnectors and generation stack dynamics;
  • Working closely with power analysts to build, interpret and challenge stack models;
  • Managing risk positions within defined limits and owning P&L outcomes;
  • Identifying moments of market imbalance and acting decisively;
  • Sharing insights with short‑term and long‑term power traders to strengthen overall desk performance;
  • Continuously refining models, assumptions and execution based on market behaviour.

This is where you’ll work

You’ll join Eneco’s power trading desk, a team of experienced traders active across both long‑term and short‑term power markets. This role strengthens the desk with dedicated short‑term expertise, reflecting the growing importance and complexity of intraday and prompt markets.

You work closely with fellow power traders, power analysts and the wider proprietary trading organisation. Insights are shared quickly, decisions are taken close to the market and collaboration is key to consistent performance.

The role is based in the Netherlands, with a strong preference for office presence. Given the speed, technical complexity and highly interactive nature of short‑term power trading, being physically present supports effective decision‑making and teamwork.

What we have to offer

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Gross annual salary between €110.000 and €170.000

Including FlexBudget, 8% holiday allowance, and depending on your role a bonus or collective profit sharing.
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FlexBudget

Including FlexBudget, 8% holiday allowance, and depending on your role a bonus or collective profit sharing. Have it paid out, use it to buy extra holiday days or save it up for something nice, it's up to you.
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Personal and professional growth

Eneco is fully committed to help you in your personal and professional development.
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Hybrid working: home, office or abroad

Work 40% at the office, 40% from home, and 20% flexibly. With manager approval, you may work abroad (within approved countries) up to 3 weeks/year, max 2 consecutively.

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When you choose a career at Eneco, you choose ambition, growth, and opportunity in an environment where everyone matters. You’re given the space to develop yourself and to do your work in a way that suits you. We believe that different perspectives, nationalities, and backgrounds make us stronger, which is why we foster an open, safe and inclusive culture. Naturally, we also prioritize a healthy work-life balance, flexible working hours, and the option to work from home when your role allows it. If you have a physical or sensory disability, we will work with you to find the right adjustments so you can perform your job well.
In this way, you work on your own future and on a sustainable future. Together with 4,000 colleagues with diverse talents and ideas, you contribute to our shared mission: climate-neutral by 2035. We help customers accelerate their sustainability journey, create innovative solutions, and seize new opportunities. Will you join us?

The phases of our application procedure:

Application procedure, 1 applying, 2 introduction interview, 3 online assessment, 4 follo-up interview, 5 offer time and 6 congratulations with your new job

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Questions about the application procedure

Feel free to contact our recruiter:

Kevin Wouters

+31640971932

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