Power Trader

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Job Role Description

About the Role

We are seeking an, experienced Senior Power Trader to strengthen our London trading team.  This is a high‑impact role for a Senior Power Trader with a strong track record of proprietary trading P&L generation in power curve markets.  You will identify opportunities in the power markets by leveraging market insight & quantitative analysis, then design and execute forward‑market trade strategies across GB & EU power curves.

Job Role Responsibilities

About the Role

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Proficiency in analysing large datasets; working knowledge of Python, SQL, and advanced Excel preferred.
• Ability to work with quantitative teams on improving models, signals, and analytics that support trading strategy.

Competencies

• Highly numerate, decisive, and comfortable taking well considered risk.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate trade rationale clearly.
• Strong situational awareness, discipline, and an ability to operate effectively in fast‑moving markets.

Experience & Track Record

• 7–10 years trading GB/EU power curve markets with a demonstrable speculative P&L and proven commercial impact.
• Deep understanding of power markets, ideally including experience with forward asset optimization.
• Strong relationships with market counterparties and experience of deal development.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,

sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status,

genetic information, or physical or mental disability

Functional Skills

Strategic Contract Development

Optionality Valuation

Trading Scheduling

Deal Structuring

Financial Markets Execution

Market Pricing Mechanisms

Energy Commodity & Derivative Trading

Negotiation

Opportunity & Market Identification

Trading Market Analysis

Quantitative & Technical Trading Analysis

Energy Risk Analysis & Mitigation

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Conditions of Employment
Successful candidates will be made a conditional offer of employment. The conditions include, but are not limited to: a satisfactory criminal records disclosure; satisfactory employment references over five years (where applicable); verification of qualifications, including any professional accreditation stated in the application; completion of a pre-employment medical, including a test for illicit or unprescribed drugs in accordance with the Company's safety policies; and the legal right to work on the agreed commencement date.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
ExxonMobil and its United Kingdom subsidiary companies, Esso Petroleum Company, Limited, and ExxonMobil Chemical Limited, are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. All applicants are offered equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities during our recruitment processes, therefore, please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss any particular requirements to enable you to complete our recruitment process.

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