Freelance Senior Intraday/BESS Trader

Role Overview

A leading energy trading organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Intraday Power Trader to join its 24/7 Front Office Trading Desk on an interim basis (3–4 months).

This is a hands-on execution role focused on intraday power markets, with responsibility for trading and optimising a growing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) portfolio.

The successful candidate will play a key role in real-time trading, PnL ownership, and strategy execution, while collaborating closely with Quant and Portfolio Management teams to enhance trading performance and capability.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Execution & PnL Ownership

• Execute intraday trades and manage real-time dispatch of Nordic BESS assets across Nord Pool intraday and balancing markets
• Take full ownership of daily PnL, including position management and risk control
• Optimise revenue streams across: Intraday spreads Balancing markets (mFRR, aFRR) Ancillary services (FCR)

Strategy Development & Optimisation

• Collaborate with Quant teams to design, test, and deploy trading strategies
• Develop optimisation playbooks (dispatch logic, spread capture, market response)
• Contribute to portfolio-level decision-making through market analysis and scenario modelling
• Support development of algorithmic and automated trading workflows

Market Analysis & Risk Management

• Analyse Nordic price dynamics, volatility, and balancing market fundamentals
• Identify trading opportunities and emerging risks
• Ensure adherence to trading risk frameworks and limits
• Communicate insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Coaching & Team Development

• Mentor junior traders within a 24/7 desk environment
• Share best practices in execution, risk discipline, and market interpretation
• Contribute to knowledge transfer and capability building

Requirements

Essential

• 3+ years’ experience trading European intraday power markets
• Strong understanding of: Market microstructure Order book dynamics Price formation
• Proven track record of profitable trading with clear PnL responsibility
• Solid risk management and position control skills
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, real-time trading environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred

• Direct experience with Nordic markets / Nord Pool (XBID and local order books)
• Experience trading or optimising BESS or flexible assets (e.g. demand response, VPPs, pumped hydro)
• Exposure to balancing and ancillary service markets (mFRR, aFRR, FCR)

Highly Desirable

• Experience developing or executing algorithmic / systematic trading strategies e.g. automated intraday spread trading, signal-based dispatch, model-driven bidding

Additional Information

• Duration: 3–4 months (interim / contract)
• Location: Remote, with occasional on-site presence in the Netherlands
• Environment: High-performance, collaborative 24/7 trading desk