Senior Options Trader

We are strengthening our Continental Power Trading team in Hamburg and are looking for an experienced Senior Options Trader to drive our growing options trading initiative.

As a Senior Options Trader you will take ownership of a proprietary options trading portfolio with a strong focus on power EUAs and other energy commodities traded across Vattenfalls this pivotal role you will shape strategies manage risk and contribute to the commercial success of our business.

Your responsibilities

• Manage and grow a proprietary options trading P&L with a primary focus on power and emissions; extend strategies to other relevant energy commodities.
• Combine directional trading with mid to longterm volatility and optionality strategies; originate structure and execute trades across multiple maturities strikes and structures.
• Use quantitative fundamental and technical insights to build highconviction trading views and translate them into disciplined risktaking.
• Actively manage Greeks and exposures: define hedging strategies monitor positions and adjust within risk limits and changing market environments.
• Ensure robust governance and risk discipline including valuation integrity trade booking accuracy and documentation quality.
• Work closely with Trading Analysis crossdesk traders and support functions (Risk Operations IT/Quants) to continuously enhance models tools and analytical capabilities.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders and senior management presenting market views risk positions and performance.
• Contribute to the growth and success of the Continental Power Trading team by advancing our Options Trading initiative.

Qualifications :

Your profile

• Masters degree or higher in finance economics mathematics physics engineering statistics financial engineering or another quantitative field.
• 10 years of relevant experience in energy derivatives or options trading with a proven and profitable track record; substantial experience in power and emissions is essential.
• Strong handson risk management capabilities with clear decisionmaking and disciplined risktaking.
• Deep understanding of the broader energy complex (powergascoalcarbon) and the link between fundamentals crosscommodity dynamics and volatility.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to connect datadriven signals and market narratives into executable trading strategies.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset; willingness to share knowledge and engage with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
• Selfdriven resultsoriented working style with high reliability resilience and full ownership of outcomes.

Additional Information :

Benefits

Your development is a priority at Vattenfall BA Markets. Your professional journey will benefit from working in the exciting industry of energy trading and in interdisciplinary teams. To support your career we offer opportunities to grow through training job rotations talent programs and a working environment that stimulates learning.

Our work culture at Vattenfall is excellent. We have an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Modern and flexible working conditions including mobile work promote Germany our work week consists of 37.5 hours with in many cases the possibility to work part-time. Up to 49% of your working time can be mobile work and you are entitled to 30 days of vacation per year.

Your health is important to us. We provide several health programs and support throughout potentially challenging life situations.

Your colleagues will be another highlight. We employ inspiring people with diverse backgrounds. Together with our culture and your tasks they form an interesting and fun place to work.

You can find our new state of the art office next to Elbbrücken.

More information 
We welcome your application in English no later than 25th of February 2026. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. 

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our Recruiter Jil Ungethüm via phone at. 

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender ethnicity age transgender identity or expression religion or other belief disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party called DISA. In addition a certificate of good conduct (i.e. criminal record certificate) is required for certain positions.
 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time