PpJob Title: Gas Trader (Proprietary Trading) /ppbLocation: /b Zug, Switzerland /ppbEmployment Type: /b Full-time, on-site /ppbCompany: /b Confidential (Leading European Energy Trading Group) /ph3Overview /h3pA confidential, well-established European energy trading group is seeking to hire one to two experienced Gas Traders to strengthen its proprietary gas trading desk in Zug, Switzerland. The role sits within a highly experienced and collaborative gas trading team, operating across major European gas markets with strong physical and financial capabilities. /ppThis position offers the opportunity to trade alongside senior traders and analysts, with clearly defined risk and VaR limits, and direct exposure to core European gas hubs and asset-backed portfolios. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliExecute proprietary gas trading strategies across European markets, focusing primarily on physical and financial gas products /liliManage and optimise trading positions within defined risk, PL, and VaR limits /liliActively trade spreads, structures, and optionality linked to gas assets and market flows /liliWork closely with senior traders, analysts, and portfolio managers to identify and monetise market opportunities /liliSupport the ongoing development of gas trading activities in key European markets /liliContribute to market analysis, fundamentals, and short- to medium-term trading strategies /li /ulh3Team Environment /h3ulliJoin an established gas desk led by a highly experienced Gas Trading Manager (10+ years' experience) /liliWork alongside senior and junior/mid-level traders in a collaborative, high-performance environment /liliBe seated directly next to traders and analysts, ensuring fast decision-making and information flow /liliPower trading is covered by a separate dedicated team, allowing full focus on gas markets /li /ulh3Key Requirements /h3ulli5-7+ years of experience in gas trading (proprietary or asset-backed) /liliBackground in a commodity trading house, utility, or energy major /liliProven track record in proprietary gas trading /liliStrong understanding of European gas markets, hubs, and cross-border flows /liliExperience with German and/or French gas markets strongly preferred (assets nominated and operated in these regions) /liliItalian gas market knowledge is a strong plus /liliStrong risk awareness and disciplined trading approach /li /ulh3Languages /h3ulliEnglish required /liliGerman or French highly preferred /li /ulh3Location Relocation /h3ulliRole is full-time on-site in Zug, Switzerland /liliCandidates currently based in Geneva are welcome /liliOpen to international relocation for the right profile /li /ulh3Why Join /h3ulliJoin a stable, well-capitalised energy trading group with strong physical assets across Europe /liliTrade within a mature, professional setup with clear governance and risk frameworks /liliDirect exposure to senior decision-makers and experienced traders /liliLong-term platform to grow within gas trading rather than a short-term prop environment /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr