Shift Trading Manager

Job description

​Job Title: Shift Trading Manager – Power Markets

Location: Watford, England (On-site)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About our client:

"We are a leading energy trading firm with a strong presence in the UK power markets. Leveraging innovative technology and a data-driven approach, our trading desk operates across day-ahead, intraday, and balancing markets. We are seeking a talented Shift Trading Manager to lead our intraday trading team and drive performance across multiple trading shifts."

Role overview:

As Shift Trading Manager, you will oversee the operation of our 24/7 power trading desk, leading a team of traders, coordinating shift coverage, and ensuring seamless market execution. You will play a key role in strategy development, risk management, and process improvement, with a strong focus on short-term power markets and renewable optimisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of shift traders across the UK power markets.

• Oversee intraday trading operations, ensuring accurate execution and timely decision-making.

• Develop, implement, and optimise trading strategies for short-term power and renewable assets.

• Monitor market trends, positions, and risk exposure, providing insights to senior management.

• Collaborate closely with analytics, risk, and technology teams to improve trading models and automation.

• Manage shift schedules and ensure full market coverage at all times.

• Mentor and develop traders, fostering a high-performance, disciplined, and compliant trading environment.

• Represent the desk in internal and external stakeholder discussions, including exchanges and counterparties.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in UK short-term power trading (intraday, day-ahead, or balancing markets).

• Previous management or leadership experience in a 24/7 trading environment.

• Strong understanding of GB power markets, market regulations, and risk management.

• Experience with renewable optimisation, particularly battery storage (BESS), is desirable.

• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills under pressure.

• Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in trading tools, Excel, and data analytics; experience with Python or VBA is a plus.
  

What they offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.

• Opportunity to lead a dynamic trading desk and influence strategy.

• Exposure to cutting-edge trading technology and renewable integration.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment with clear career progression.

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