Job Description

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Graduate Shift Trader

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Powertica UK, EdinburghCity Centre

We are on the search for talented graduates to join our two-year Shift Traderprogramme within our Trading team. This is a unique opportunity to learn aboutthe energy industry, gain hands on experience in a dynamic trading environmentand develop all the skills for a potential career in our industry as an Energy Trader.

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About Us

Powertica is adynamic new energy trading company, working alongside InterGen, one of the UKslargest independent power generators with 2.8 GW of CCGT and OCGT capacity. Asa startup with scale, we combine the agility of a new venture with the backingof real, substantial assets. We are building our trading and risk capabilitiesfrom the ground up, offering a unique opportunity to shape the foundation of arapidly growing energy business.

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A Graduate Programme for ShiftTraders

Step into thefast-paced world of energy trading with our Shift Trader GraduateProgramme a unique opportunity to launch your career at the heart of thepower market. Youll gain a deep understanding of our business, sharpen yourtrading instincts, and receive hands-on training from our team of seasoned energytraders.


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What Youll Be Doing

Your first three months will be an essential period for buildingthe knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the programme. During this time,you will:

Dive into Our World

begin your journey with an onboardingexperience that sets you up for success from day one.

Discover Powertica

explore our departments, tools,collaborative teams, and the revenue centres that power our business - get atrue feel for our unique culture.

Power Up Your Knowledge

get to grips with the energy system andpower market fundamentals. Learn how we keep the lights on and the world moving!

Learn, Grow, Excel

take part in tailored training courses designed to boost your knowledge,skills, confidence, and career potential.

The

ShiftTrading Desk is responsible for trading, optimising and dispatching our2.8GW of gas-fired power stations in the GB energy market. Working a 24/7 shiftpattern, the shift trading team act in the continuous spot power and gascommodity markets and the Balancing Mechanism run by National Grid ESO tomanage real time supply and demand on the electricity system. This will allowyou to gain a real-life understanding of how to optimise generation assets aswell as practical experience of dispatching these assets and trading incommodity markets.


In your first 4-6 months you will be immersedin the action and work closely with our experienced Shift Traders, shadowingthe trading desk, learning by observing and gradually move through tosupervised execution this is hands-on, one-to-one training that allows you toprogress at your own speed and designed to build your confidence andcapability.


Once you're ready, youll step into the roleof

Shift Trader

, taking full responsibility for trading, pricing,and dispatching our physical assets. Youll be supported by a collaborativeteam of traders and analysts, with guidance from the Shift Trading Manager,whos available 24/7 to ensure youre set up for success.

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Why you?

Youre commercially minded, eager to learn,and thrive in a motivated team thats always looking to improve. Wereseeking

ambitious, degree-educated individuals from all academicbackgrounds

. While a basic level of numeracy is helpful, you dont need abackground in science or maths to succeed here. What matters most is

your

mindset

- how you approach challenges and respond tosetbacks.


We also welcome applicants with

relevantexperience outside of traditional education

. If youre confident,detail-oriented, and driven by curiosity, we want to hear from you. A proactiveattitude and a willingness to explore new opportunities within our organisationwill set you apart.

You must be able to commit to a shiftpattern

as part of the role, tosupport the 24/7 shift trading desk. This placement will also requiresuccessful candidates to be based in the Edinburgh office, rather thanremotely. This role has the added benefit of extended periods off in betweenshifts, providing a valuable opportunity to maintain a healthy balance betweenwork, learning, and personal life!

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Whats in it for you?

Competitive salary and bonus, with realopportunities for progression 35 days holiday (includes bank holidays) Employee Assistance Programme Pension Scheme Eyecare Vouchers Season ticket loan (Travel) A friendly and exciting environment enhancedwith regular company-funded social events, seasonal gatherings

Please note:

while this is a Powertica UK role, InterGen are currently supporting with the recruitment.