Senior Power Originator, Zug

A leading international energy trading and commodities business is looking to hire a Senior Power Originator to help expand and strengthen its Continental European power origination activities.

This is a high-impact front-office role focused on structuring and executing complex long-term power deals across European markets, with particular exposure to tolling agreements, virtual power plants (VPPs), flexible generation assets, and structured energy solutions.

The position offers direct interaction with senior stakeholders, significant commercial autonomy, and the opportunity to shape origination strategy across a growing European portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Originate, structure, negotiate, and close complex power transactions across Continental Europe

Develop and manage commercial relationships with utilities, developers, IPPs, investors, and industrial counterparties

Structure long-term agreements including tolling, VPPs, PPAs, and flexible power products

Identify and monetize trading optionality linked to physical generation assets

Work closely with Trading, Analytics, Risk, and Portfolio teams to optimize deal value

Monitor European power market developments, regulation, and asset opportunities

Contribute to the broader origination strategy and support junior team members where appropriate

Requirements

Proven experience within European power origination

Strong understanding of structured power products including tolling agreements, VPPs, optionality, and flexible assets

Exposure to Continental European power markets (CWE experience highly desirable)

Experience with CCGTs is a strong advantage

Strong commercial and relationship management skills with an established client network

Ability to independently structure and execute complex transactions

Backgrounds from utilities, trading houses, banks, or energy merchants are all welcomed

Strong analytical mindset; exposure to Excel, Python, or R is advantageous

Fluent English required; additional European languages are beneficial

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