Job Description

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
Location: London - Canary Wharf
Power Up European Energy Markets
Join World Kinect's Continental Markets Power & Gas team as a Day-Ahead Trader & Scheduler, where you'll play a pivotal role in optimizing physical and financial positions across key European markets. This is a high-impact opportunity for a detail-oriented and driven professional to contribute to our growth in energy supply and trading.
What You'll Do
Day-Ahead Trading
Execute trading strategies across EPEX, Nord Pool Continental, TTF, and other European markets.
Develop price views using fundamentals, weather forecasts, capacity constraints, and system conditions.
Submit bids and offers in day-ahead auctions and continuous trading sessions.
Manage exposures within risk limits and hedging strategies.
Coordinate with forward trading and structuring teams to ensure book alignment.
Scheduling & Market Operations
Prepare and submit physical nominations and schedules to TSOs, DSOs, and market platforms.
Ensure accurate nomination of power and gas flows, including cross-border capacity allocations.
Balance customer portfolios under BRP responsibilities, minimizing imbalance costs.
Monitor TSO communications and resolve mismatches promptly.
Support intraday trading and dispatch teams to reduce imbalances.
Stay current on TSO rules, nomination platforms, and balancing procedures.
Risk & Compliance
Operate within approved risk frameworks, limits, and credit constraints.
Ensure compliance with REMIT, EMIR, and other regulatory obligations.
Report trades and positions accurately to Middle Office and Risk Control.
Identify and escalate operational or market risks proactively.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work with forward traders, originators, and portfolio managers to optimize positions.
Collaborate with analysts to improve forecasting models and decision support tools.
Support automation and digitalization of trading and scheduling workflows.
Contribute to post-trade analysis, P&L attribution, and strategy refinement.
What You Bring
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics or a related quantitative discipline.
2-5 years' experience in power/gas day-ahead trading and scheduling (Continental Europe preferred).
Strong knowledge of European energy markets, TSOs, exchanges, and nomination platforms.
Proven track record in short-term trading, scheduling, or dispatch roles.
Familiarity with market access tools and trading platforms.
Proficiency in Excel; programming skills in Python, VBA, or SQL are a plus.
Excellent communication skills and ability to perform under pressure.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
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