Overview As Senior Gas Trader, you identify, develop and execute proprietary trading opportunities in global gas markets with a focus on Asian LNG (JKM) and North American gas (Henry Hub). You design end-to-end trading strategies, take informed positions, and manage risk within a disciplined framework. You work closely with analysts and risk professionals to convert fundamentals into actionable trades that drive P&L and contribute to Eneco's energy-transition goals. This role offers autonomy within a collaborative, data-driven desk that values accountability and impact.
Responsibilities- Develop and execute proprietary gas trading strategies across short- and long-term horizons
- Actively trade European gas markets with exposure to JKM and Henry Hub
- Manage risk positions within defined VaR limits
- Take ownership of P&L performance and contribute to desk-level results
- Translate market fundamentals into actionable trades
- Collaborate with analysts to validate ideas and strengthen conviction
- Share insights and trade ideas with other traders to improve performance
- Continuously improve execution, timing and risk utilisation
Key requirements- Around 5-10 years of trading experience
- At least 3 years in a proprietary trading environment
- Recent and relevant prop trading experience
- Quantitative or economics-based academic background
- Experience managing meaningful positions and drawdowns
- Proven ability to operate with real risk capital and deliver consistent results
- Strong understanding of gas market fundamentals
- Strong understanding of JKM and HH pricing dynamics and LNG contract structures
- Confident to challenge and collaborate within a senior team
- Performance-focused with ownership and long-term contribution
- confidence under pressure
- ownership mentality
- collaboration with senior colleagues
- gas market fundamentals
- JKM pricing dynamics
- Henry Hub pricing dynamics
