Junior Power Trader

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world

When you join EDF Trading you’ll become part of a diverse international team of experts who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches and think outside the box.

Energy markets evolve rapidly so our team needs to remain agile, flexible and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in: power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil and environmental products.

EDF Group and our customers all over the world trust that their assets are managed by us in the most effective and efficient manner and are protected through expert risk management. Trading for over 20 years, it’s experience that makes us leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.

Most of all, we value our people. Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits which include hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessment, corporate gym memberships, electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities and much more. We even provide free fruit to keep you healthy.

Gender balance and inclusion are very high on the agenda at EDF Trading so you will become part of an ever-diversifying family of around 800 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo and Houston. Regular social and networking events, both physical and virtual, will ensure that you always feel connected to your colleagues and the business.

Who are we? We are EDF Trading, part of the EDF Group, a world leader in low-carbon sustainable electricity generation partnered with JERA, one of Japan’s largest utilities; the perfect organisation at which to begin or progress your career in the commodities sector.

Join us, make a difference and help shape the future of energy.

**Job Description**:
Department

Our Power Trading function is responsible for all EDF Trading’s commercial activities in Europe. The team covers fundamental analysis, building and executing trading strategies across the geographical markets in Europe.

Position purpose

Reporting to the Senior Power Trader, this role will support the Italian Power business.

Being part of the Italian desk team will give you an opportunity to have a hand-on experience on energy markets with a focus on Italy. You will have time to learn but also be challenged from day 1 by working directly next to the traders in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to grow and start a career in power trading.

**Responsibilities**:

- Help develop profitable trading strategies and assist with their implementation and management
- Work with the power traders to identify growth opportunities for the business
- Collaborate with market analysts and traders to provide support
- Use a professional approach at all times and set high standards

Learning
- Understand basics of energy markets
- Understand proprietary trading models and all other fundamental analysis carried out by the desk and actively participate in the development of the analyses and contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of such work.

Trading
- Get involved in the implementation and follow-up of strategies
- Help traders to develop new areas of business using strong analytical skills
- Understand the trading strategies implemented by the senior trader and help manage the strategies.
- Be aware and alert to any changes in the market conditions as they affect the positions and convey such information to the senior trader

Support
- Spreadsheet maintenance
- Trade support
- Additional ad-hoc projects

Compliance

Experience required
- Graduate level in an analytically-based discipline i.e. finance, maths, economics, science or equivalent experience
- Prior experience in trading or other front office role
- Experience and understanding of working within commodities
- Knowledge of Italian Power and Gas markets not required but is a plus
- Market analysis/Trading/Power scheduler experience not required but is a plus
- Italian language knowledge not required but is a plus

Technical requirements
- Strong IT skills (advanced Excel and Python)
- Working knowledge of Bloomberg / Reuters useful

Person specification
- Excellent accuracy and detail oriented
- Good communication and analytical skills
- Motivated, business-oriented person
- Able to work and learn in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive
- Team player

Hours of work:
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday