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Senior Trader (f/m/d)
UniperDüsseldorf, Germanyfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Jul 2025
About the role
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<p><strong><span><span><span>We are Uniper</span></span></span></strong></p>
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<p><span><span>At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!</span></span></p>
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<p><strong><span><span><span>Your responsibilities</span></span></span></strong></p>
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<p><p>You will manage your individual trading portfolios and run proprietary trading strategies across power, gas and carbon</p>
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<li>Interact closely with analysts to develop successful trading strategies and trading ideas</li>
<li>Actively participate in developing forecasting models</li>
<li>Manage a close relation to your colleagues working in the risk functions</li>
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<p><strong><span><span><span>Your profile</span></span></span></strong></p>
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<li>At least 5 years of experience in trading the Continental power markets as well as trading other commodities</li>
<li>A proven track record of at least 5 years of profitable active proprietary trading</li>
<li>Trading experience in French, Spanish or Italian power markets favourable, including but not limited to Carbon and Gas</li>
<li>Experience from being employed in international trading houses, banks or major utilities with a focus on news driven trading activities</li>
<li>Detailed knowledge about the fundamental specifications of the German and surrounding power markets</li>
<li>Relevant economic or finance degree or similar qualification</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to work under pressure and to tight timing deadlines</li>
<li>Be a team player</li>
<li>Fluency in English</li>
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<p><strong><span><span><span>Your benefits</span></span></span></strong></p>
<span><span>At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. </span></span>
<span><span>Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas: </span></span>
<span><span><strong>Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:</strong> </span></span>
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<li><span><span>Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job </span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office) </span></span></li>
<li><span><span>Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service</span></span></li>
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<span><span><strong>Mobility:</strong> </span></span>
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<li><span><span>Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) </span></span></li>
<li><span><span>E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations </span></span></li>
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<p><span><span><strong>Health offers:</strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span><span>Flu vaccination </span></span></li>
<li><span>Preventive health services </span></li>
<li><span><span>Employee assistance program </span></span></li>
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<p><span><span><strong>Company pension: </strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span><span>Employer-funde
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