Senior Options Trader – European Energy Trading Firm
About the Company:
Our client is a fast-growing energy trading firm with a strong presence in European gas markets. The company is expanding its trading activities across Europe and is now seeking a skilled Senior Options Trader to strengthen its derivatives desk. The Role As a Senior Options Trader, you will lead the firm's options trading activities, managing risk and driving profitability through innovative derivative strategies. This is a senior, high-impact role offering the opportunity to build and shape an options portfolio within a lean and entrepreneurial trading environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute options trading strategies across European gas and related energy markets.
* Manage and optimize options portfolios linked to hubs such as TTF, NBP, PSV, and CEE.
* Price, structure, and execute derivative and structured products (vanilla & exotic options, storage, transport, swings).
* Collaborate with the physical gas desk to align derivative trading with market fundamentals.
* Build and refine pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk frameworks.
* Monitor market trends, fundamentals, and regulatory changes that impact options markets.
* Take ownership of P&L, risk management, and reporting for your trading book.
* Provide guidance and mentorship to junior traders/analysts.
Requirements:
* 3+ years of proven experience trading options in energy or commodities (natural gas strongly preferred).
* Demonstrable track record of profitable options trading and risk control.
* Strong knowledge of European gas hubs and physical gas dynamics.
* Advanced quantitative and analytical skills (Python, R, or equivalent a plus).
* Experience with structured products (e.g., storage, swing, transportation options).
* Commercially driven, entrepreneurial mindset; thrives in fast-paced trading setups.
* Fluency in English; additional European languages an advantage.
What's on Offer:
* Attractive compensation package with performance-driven bonus.
* Significant autonomy and ownership over trading strategies.
* Entrepreneurial culture within a growing European trading firm.
* Swiss based with international trading scope.