Power Trader at MET Group in Sofia, Sofia-City, Bulgaria

Company Description

MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi-commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets.

The Group is represented in 17 countries: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine. The Group is also present in 32 national gas markets and 44 international trading hubs.

MET Energy Trading Bulgaria is now looking for a Power Trader to support and develop its electricity trading activities across Southeast Europe, with a focus on Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Greece, Albania and cross-border markets.

Job Description

• Trade power products on Day-Ahead, Intraday, Forward and OTC markets.
• Develop and execute trading strategies across regional wholesale power markets.
• Monitor prices, market fundamentals, cross-border capacities, system constraints and regulatory developments.
• Identify trading, optimization and arbitrage opportunities across Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Greece, Albania and neighboring markets.
• Manage relationships with counterparties, brokers, power exchanges, TSOs, market operators and other market participants.
• Participate in capacity allocation processes and support cross-border trading activities.
• Work closely with Analytics, Risk, Operations and Origination teams to optimize portfolio performance.
• Support balancing activities and ensure compliance with market and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare trading reports, market updates and performance summaries.
• Contribute to the development of new trading products and regional market opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in power trading, energy markets or a similar commercial role.
• Good understanding of electricity markets, preferably in Southeast Europe.
• Knowledge of Day-Ahead, Intraday, Forward, OTC or cross-border power trading will be considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical and decision-making skills.
• Commercial mindset and ability to work in a dynamic trading environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong Excel skills; knowledge of data analysis tools is an advantage.

Additional Information

We Offer:

• Exposure to regional and international power markets.
• Dynamic trading environment with real business impact.
• Opportunity to work with experienced energy professionals.
• Competitive remuneration and performance-based incentives.
• Professional development within a leading European energy company.