Physical Power Trader(fmd)

Physical Power Trader (f/m/d)
Workload: 80100%

Are you ready to shape the future of energy trading in Japan Join Axpo Japan KK to drive profitability and innovation in the APAC Power desk through physical power trading. Be part of a dynamic team that values creativity expertise and collaboration.

What you will do:

• Develop and manage local physical Japan Power books to generate margins and enhance profitability.
• Expand prop trading (physical and paper) with existing and new counterparties in Japan focusing on power and related fuels.
• Implement and monitor prop strategies defined by the APAC Power desk.
• Lead contract negotiations due diligence and trade execution in coordination with internal teams.
• Provide trading expertise to support origination activities in Japan.
• Ensure compliance with risk regulatory and internal rules.
• Build and strengthen Axpos commercial networks within the APAC energy industry.
• Collaborate with traders analysts and teams across APAC and HQ to structure new products and execute transactions.

What you bring & who you are:

• University degree in business finance economics or energy-related fields.
• Minimum 710 years of experience in power trading in Japan ideally in utilities retailers or trading houses.
• Expertise in physical power trading on JPEX/OTC scheduling rules and operations.
• Strong knowledge of hedging power fuels renewable market fundamentals rules and regulations.
• Creativity in deal-making and structuring driven by results.
• Demonstrated negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Fluency in English and Japanese is mandatory for this role.

About the team:
We are a collaborative and innovative group passionate about energy trading and optimization. Our diverse team thrives on exchanging ideas and building strong partnerships within the APAC energy sector.

At Axpo Group we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination tolerance and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity gender identity and expression sexual orientation age disability as well as socioeconomic cultural and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.