Shift Trader
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Position Overview & Specifications
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Purpose
To optimise InterGens flexible portfolio of 2.5GW CCGT and300MW OCGT through trading intra-day power and gas in the GB market andparticipation in the Balancing Mechanism.
Working as part of a 24/7 shift team (12 hour shifts), youwill be part of a high performing group, maintaining the highest work standardsin a supportive culture.
Job Summary
Principal responsibilities are described below:
- The Shift trader will work in a 24 hour shiftpattern and be responsible for:
- Within-day optimisation of power and gasportfolio positions responding to spot market prices
- Day to day interface with InterGen power stationcontrol rooms, power and gas system operators and long term contractcounterparties
- Monitoring and forecasting of short-term powerand gas prices and market activity
- Notification and nominations under industrycodes for gas and power
- Balancing Mechanism strategy and pricing
Skills & Competencies
Candidateswill need to be:
- Enthusiastic and driven
- Great communicator
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent time management
- Desire to learn quickly
- Growth mindset
- Team player
- Accountable, open and honest
- Comfortable taking decisions
- Numerate
- Push self and colleagues to maintain highstandards
Education/Experience
- Educated to degree level or have relevantindustry experience
- At least 1 year of trading in GB energy market
Travel
- None
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Information Technology Support Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Shift Trader roles across InterGen's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Information Technology Support Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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