Shift Trading Manager

As Shift Trading Manager, you will oversee the operation of our 24/7 power trading desk, leading a team of traders, coordinating shift coverage, and ensuring seamless market execution. You will play a key role in strategy development, risk management, and process improvement, with a strong focus on short-term power markets and renewable optimisation.

• Mentor and develop traders, fostering a high-performance, disciplined, and compliant trading environment.
• Oversee intraday trading operations, ensuring accurate execution and timely decision-making.
• Lead and manage a team of shift traders across the UK power markets.
• Monitor market trends, positions, and risk exposure, providing insights to senior management.
• Represent the desk in internal and external stakeholder discussions, including exchanges and counterparties.
• Collaborate closely with analytics, risk, and technology teams to improve trading models and automation.
• Develop, implement, and optimise trading strategies for short-term power and renewable assets.
• Manage shift schedules and ensure full market coverage at all times.

• Proficiency in trading tools, Excel, and data analytics; experience with Python or VBA is a plus.
• Proven experience in UK short-term power trading (intraday, day-ahead, or balancing markets).
• Strong understanding of GB power markets, market regulations, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Experience with renewable generation optimisation, particularly battery storage (BESS), is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Previous management or leadership experience in a 24/7 trading environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge trading technology and renewable integration.

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with clear career progression.
• Opportunity to lead a dynamic trading desk and influence strategy.