Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Power Trader

at SmartestEnergy

🏢 About SmartestEnergy

SmartestEnergy is a purpose-driven company leading the global transition to 100% renewable energy, making it uniquely positioned for traders passionate about sustainability. Based in Canary Wharf, they operate at the intersection of environmental impact and commercial trading excellence. Working here means contributing directly to decarbonizing energy markets while operating in sophisticated trading environments.

About This Role

As Senior Power Trader, you'll drive speculative P&L while managing fixed price risk under the Head of Trading, directly impacting the company's financial performance. You'll shape book hedging strategies, support new market entry, and collaborate on product development with flow businesses. This role is pivotal for maximizing trading opportunities while minimizing downside exposure in renewable energy markets.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day typically starts with analyzing overnight market movements and UK power auction results, then developing trading strategies to maximize P&L within defined limits. You'll coordinate with Trading Analysis to refine models, manage fixed price risk positions, and collaborate with flow businesses on product development. The role involves real-time decision-making, market monitoring, and strategic planning to support SmartestEnergy's growth in renewable energy markets.

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🎯 Who SmartestEnergy Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of substantial power and gas trading experience with proven P&L track record in speculative and risk management contexts
  • Possesses specific UK power auction experience and deep knowledge of traded energy markets, particularly renewable energy products
  • Demonstrates experience providing route-to-market services to both internal and external customers in energy trading
  • Can coordinate with Trading Analysis teams to enhance modeling and market insights while providing backup across trading books

📝 Tips for Applying to SmartestEnergy

1

Quantify your trading performance with specific metrics (P&L, risk management results) rather than just listing responsibilities

2

Highlight any renewable energy trading experience or knowledge of SmartestEnergy's specific markets and products

3

Demonstrate understanding of both speculative trading AND fixed price risk management - this dual focus is crucial for this role

4

Show how you've coordinated with analysis teams to improve modeling or market insights in previous roles

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Reference SmartestEnergy's mission in your application materials to show alignment with their renewable energy transition focus

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your experience with UK power auctions and specific knowledge of traded energy markets relevant to SmartestEnergy's operations", "Examples of how you've driven trading performance while managing fixed price risk in previous roles", 'Your ability to support new market entry and collaborate on product development with flow businesses', "How your experience aligns with SmartestEnergy's mission of driving the transition to 100% renewable energy"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → SmartestEnergy's specific renewable energy products and their position in UK and European energy markets
  • → Recent developments in UK power auctions and regulatory changes affecting renewable energy trading
  • → The company's market entry strategies and partnerships mentioned in their recent press releases or annual reports
  • → Canary Wharf's energy trading ecosystem and how SmartestEnergy fits within it

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with UK power auctions and how you've maximized opportunities within them
2 Describe a situation where you had to balance speculative trading with fixed price risk management
3 How would you approach supporting new market entry for SmartestEnergy's renewable energy products?
4 What's your experience coordinating with trading analysis teams to enhance modeling and market insights?
5 How have you provided route-to-market services to customers in previous energy trading roles?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on speculative trading without demonstrating fixed price risk management experience
  • Generic trading experience without specific UK power market or renewable energy knowledge
  • Failing to show how you've coordinated with analysis teams or provided backup across trading books

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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