Strategist /Power Trader

Location: London or Düsseldorf

Why Statkraft?

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That's what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. Because in the fight against climate change, we don't see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you'll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there's more work to be done – that's why we need you to join us!

Working in Continental Power Trading

Within our Continental Power Trading hub, we have a small team of professionals responding to complexities of multiple energy markets. Located in London and Germany, the group navigates diverse and interconnected markets.

We are seeking a seasoned Strategist/ Trader to generate value through Proprietary Trading in the Continental European Power markets. The ideal candidate is skilled in power fundamentals with the desire to bring their analysis to conclusions to derive trade ideas. We also require this individual to excel under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This will be a full time position based in either Dusseldorf or London, reporting into the Head of Continental Power Trading.

The responsibilities will include as follows:

• Conduct a deep review of all existing tools and analysis
• Analyse markets and run existing models
• Support team with delivering input and trade suggestions
• Evolve into trading role with opportunity to run own proprietary risk
• Maintain and develop internal and external relationships to improve market information flow within the book, ensuring complete coverage of all potential supply and demand opportunities and executing a long-term growth strategy.
• Deliver on agreed financial and non-financial performance targets, developing, and crafting value around the portfolio and utilising market knowledge to improve trading opportunities while staying within defined risk limits.

• University degree in Mathematics, Economics, Science or similar
• Proven track record in fundamental analysis of the European Power markets
• Strong commercial acumen
• Analytical and highly numerical, with great attention to details
• Python is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage in effective and direct communication at all levels

What we offer

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

This includes: 

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”.
• Being part of a company proudly certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’.

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance. 

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.