Power Trader (Czech Market, international trading startup, 100% remote)

Job description

Power Trader (Czech Market, international trading startup, 100% remote)

For an international startup energy trading company with a strong focus on the Czech market, specializing in short-term electricity trading, operating on the Czech OTE exchange and across European energy markets.

Small and highly skilled team—traders, data scientists, and technologists— building a modern, data-driven approach to trading.

As a growing company, expanding operations to a 24/7 trading model and looking for talented individuals who want to contribute to the company's success story from the ground up.

The Role

Seeking a Power Trader with hands-on experience in the Czech electricity market to join the trading desk. You will:

• Execute short-term energy trades on the OTE exchange.
• Monitor market developments, identify trading opportunities, and react quickly in fast-paced environments.
• Collaborate with data scientists and developers to leverage analytics and trading tools.
• Contribute to building a 24/7 trading operation by working in shifts.
• Take part in shaping processes in a growing startup environment.

Who We’re Looking For

• We’re seeking someone with a solid foundation across the three key areas of modern power market operations  Trading, Dispatching, and Optimisation — each of which is essential for success in this role.

Must-have qualifications:

• 3–5 years of practical experience in short-term electricity trading on the Czech OTE market.
• Proven understanding of trading, dispatching, and optimisation principles — how trading desks, dispatch centers, and market players interact in real time.
• Deep knowledge of OTE systems, the Czech market structure, and short-term market mechanisms (Day-Ahead, Intraday, Imbalance).
• Ability to work in rotational shifts within a 24/7 trading setup.
• Fluency in Czech and English (spoken and written).

Preferred background:

• Previous roles in dispatching, market operations, or trading at energy companies, TSOs, balance responsible parties, or similar institutions.
• Previous roles in ČEZ, ČEPS, or similar organisations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative mindset – confident working with numbers, data, and rapid decisions.
• Familiarity with data tools or programming languages (e.g., Excel, Python, SQL) is a plus.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and ambition to grow within a high-performance startup.

Why Join?

• Impact: Be part of a small, expert-driven team where your contribution matters.
• Growth: Opportunity to grow as the company expands across markets.
• Flexibility: 100% remote role, with shift-based working model.
• Innovation: Work closely with data scientists and developers building modern trading solutions.

Location: 100% Remote (within the Czech Republic)

Compensation: Determined according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Indicative range: CZK 75,000–85,000 gross per month, plus a performance-based variable.

Who This Role Is (and Isn’t) For

• FOR someone who is excited by fast-moving, high-responsibility work in short-term trading.
• FOR someone who wants to grow with a startup and shape processes.
• NOT for someone without direct Czech power market experience.
• NOT for someone who prefers a large corporate environment with rigid structures.

Benefits

100% remote job

Requirements

Experience

3 years