Trader: Power & Renewables Trader – FlexPower (a Citadel company) – University Graduate (EMEA)

About the role

Join FlexPower, a Citadel company, as a Graduate Power Trader in Hamburg. Learn European power markets, optimize renewable asset portfolios, and develop quantitative trading skills in a 24/7 trading desk environment.

Role Summary

• Join as a Graduate Power Trader on a 24/7 trading desk.
• Receive intensive on-the-desk training in European power markets.
• Collaborate with senior traders and quantitative researchers.
• Optimize portfolios of renewable assets like wind, solar, and batteries.
• Work at the intersection of algorithmic trading and energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Learn to trade European day-ahead and intraday power markets (EPEX Spot).
• Apply statistical techniques to optimize short-term power positions.
• Develop and maintain quantitative models and dashboards using Python and SQL.
• Analyze volumetric and pricing risks to refine hedging frameworks.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve algorithmic trading platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in applied math, engineering, computer science, physics, economics, or related fields.
• Passion for power markets and investment opportunities.
• Strong quantitative and systematic thinking skills.
• Interest in technology and quantitative problem-solving.
• Experience with programming, scripting, or statistical software preferred.