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Power Trader – Prop / Interconnectors

Vallum Associates

The Role

Overview

Trading and structuring power deals with corporate & wholesale clients in Europe

Key Responsibilities

  • position management
  • trade execution
  • market analysis
  • contract origination
  • client relations
  • team leadership

Tasks

-Manage positions and maintain market oversight. -Execute trades to optimise book value and originate contracts to drive revenue. -Lead an Analyst, oversee marketing efforts, and represent the company at industry events. -Conduct market analysis and support Origination and Structured Trading teams. -Build and sustain relationships with wholesale customers and corporate clients.

Requirements

  • european network
  • market analysis
  • renewable energy
  • commodity marketing
  • power trading
  • deal structuring

What You Bring

We are partnered on exciting opportunity for an experienced Power Trader within a large European Utility. This role focuses on Trading and Structuring transactions with corporate, wholesale and industrial clients, collaborating with a global team across the UK & Europe. -Established network in European energy markets and expertise in the full deal lifecycle. -Ability to analyse market trends and develop commercial strategies. -Deep knowledge of the renewable energy sector, including regulations and market fundamentals. -Strong background in marketing commodity products to corporate clients. -Experience in trading Gas, Power, Energy Attribute Certificates, and/or Carbon Emissions Reduction Certificates.

The Company

About Vallum Associates

-High-quality recruitment at fair prices. -Placement of candidates in energy, utilities, renewables, insurance, tech, and commodities. -Operates across the UK, USA, Europe, Middle East, and APAC. -Builds dedicated teams for large-scale engineering and energy projects. -Forms long-term strategic partnerships, embedding consultants as extensions of client teams. -Combines recruitment with project consultancy, often assembling whole teams rather than filling single roles. -Assignments include senior insurance roles at Lloyd’s Market and specialist MEP/FP engineers on major builds.

Sector Specialisms

Energy and Utilities

Engineering and Renewables

Insurance

Technology

MEP/FP Engineering

Commodities and Financial Services

Solar

Wind

Battery Storage

Oil

Power & Gas

Agricultural & Soft Commodities

Metals

Financial Services