We’re working with a well-capitalised and technology-driven energy trading house in Switzerland that’s scaling its intraday desk. As part of this growth, they’re looking to hire a Quantitative Power Trader focused on intraday markets across Europe.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who blends trading intuition with quantitative skill, ideal for those looking to automate, optimise, and scale trading strategies in a fast-moving market.

You’ll be part of a small, agile team responsible for building and executing short-term trading strategies in European power markets, using data, algorithms, and automation to drive decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Trade European intraday power markets using systematic and discretionary strategies

• Develop and deploy data-driven models for forecasting, optimisation, and execution

• Monitor market developments, flows, and fundamental drivers in real-time

• Automate trading processes and tools to increase desk efficiency

• Collaborate with quant developers, data engineers, and analysts to enhance trading performance

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in short-term power trading (ideally intraday)

• Strong quantitative skills and programming experience (Python required; C++/Java a plus)

• Deep understanding of European power markets, grid behaviour, and price formation

• Experience developing and executing automated trading strategies

• Based in or willing to relocate to Switzerland