
Execution Trader – European Gas & Power | Hedge Fund | London (Hybrid/WFH)
£ Competitive + Bonus
We are working with a highly regarded hedge fund to identify an exceptional Execution Trader with a strong understanding of European Gas & Power markets
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing trading team where you'll work directly with portfolio managers, executing trades across a range of commodity markets, with a core focus on European energy derivatives.
Execute trades across European Gas & Power derivatives and broader commodities on behalf of the fund’s portfolio managers
Monitor market activity, and provide real-time execution support
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including traders, analysts, and risk teams
Help optimize execution strategies using data and technology
Contribute to ongoing improvements in trading infrastructure and processes
2–5 years’ experience in a trading, broking, or commodity sales environment
Strong knowledge of European Gas & Power markets, including derivative products
Solid understanding of broader commodities markets and trade execution
Technically minded – proficient in Excel, and ideally Python
Fast-paced, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
Comfortable taking initiative and working independently in a high-stakes environment
Work with one of the top-performing hedge funds in a dynamic and collaborative setting
Exposure to a wide variety of commodities and trading strategies
Competitive base salary with performance-linked bonus
Predominantly work-from-home setup with periodic London office presence
Opportunity for growth and learning in a data-driven, forward-thinking environment
This role is ideal for someone currently in a trading assistant, execution, or brokerage role looking to make the leap into the buy-side. If you’re commercially sharp, market-savvy, and passionate about commodities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

The Human Capital Company is a specialist placement agency for public & private finance professionals. We currently work with clients across private equity, hedge funds, physical and proprietary trading. Our founders have worked on identifying talent, using research backed objective principles at the highest levels of the UK military, various sports and industry.