JUNIOR GAS TRADER

TTEP Italia, la nuova identità di EP Produzione, è parte di TTEP, la piattaforma energetica europea nata dalla partnership paritaria tra EPH e TotalEnergies. La Società opera in Italia nella generazione flessibile di energia con un portafoglio diversificato di centrali a gas e impianti a biomasse, per circa 4,6 GW di capacità operativa. Attraverso le proprie competenze industriali, il radicamento nei territori, lo sviluppo di soluzioni di accumulo e le attività di fornitura a clienti industriali, TTEP Italia contribuisce alla sicurezza energetica del Paese e alla transizione del sistema elettrico.

We are looking for a motivated Junior Gas Trader to support the growing gas portfolio and generation assets. The role combines short-term gas trading activities with operational management of physical gas flows, including nominations and plant support.

The successful candidate will contribute to the optimization of the gas portfolio supplying power generation assets (e.g. CCGTs), ensuring alignment between trading strategies, physical delivery, and system balancing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor Italian and European gas markets (PSV, TTF) with focus on short-term dynamics

• Execution of spot trading strategies (day-ahead, within-day, weekend)

• Analyze key drivers impacting gas prices and spreads

• Contribute to portfolio optimization, including hub positioning and balancing strategies

• Support interaction between gas and power portfolios, particularly for CCGT dispatch optimization

• Prepare daily reports on positions, P&L and market fundamentals

• Manage gas nominations and re-nominations on SNAM platform

• Monitor and manage the daily gas balance position

• Maintain accurate operational data in internal systems

• Develop and maintain quantitative tools to support trading decisions: position tracking, imbalance forecasting, P&L attribution and scenario analysis

• Monitor exposure in line with portfolio mandates and risk limits

• Ensure accurate trade capture in ETRM systems

The role is organised on a shift basis, with service coverage required 7 days a week, within an indicative time window of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related fields.

Technical Skills

• Strong interest in energy markets, particularly gas and power integration

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role and/or in comparable activities

• Understanding of gas market structure (PSV, balancing, storage), power generation economics

• Strong analytical and numerical skills

• Knowledge of Excel and Python

• Familiarity with trading tools (e.g. Trayport, ETRM systems)

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail and operational accuracy

• Ability to work under pressure in a real-time trading environment

• Strong problem-solving mindset

• Proactive and willing to learn

• Team player with effective communication skills across functions

Languages

• Italian

• Fluent in English

WE OFFER

• Permanent employment contract;

• Hybrid working model: smart working and flexible work arrangements;

• A dedicated onboarding program designed to support new hires throughout their integration into the company;

• Continuous learning opportunities: through our internal development programs and on-the-job training, you will have the opportunity to enhance your technical and managerial skills while working closely with senior professionals in the energy sector;

• A dynamic and collaborative environment: you will work in a stimulating workplace that values teamwork, knowledge sharing, and innovation;

• Work-life balance: we place people's well-being at the heart of our culture by offering a comprehensive corporate welfare program with a range of benefits designed to support our employees both inside and outside the workplace;

• Ticket Restaurant;

• Supplementary pension scheme and private healthcare coverage;

• Access to the Wellhub platform.

Compensation Information

In accordance with Article 5 of Italian Legislative Decree No. 96/2026 on pay transparency, the gross annual salary for this position ranges from €46,000 to €50,000.

The job grade and compensation package are determined on the basis of objective, transparent and non-discriminatory criteria, taking into account the responsibilities of the role and the required skills, in accordance with the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for employees in the Italian electricity sector.

Any higher compensation may be considered solely on the basis of additional objectively verifiable factors, such as relevant professional experience, specialist expertise, or qualifications related to the position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

This vacancy is open to applicants of all genders, in accordance with the principles of equal opportunities and equal treatment (Italian Legislative Decree No. 198/2006 and Directive 2000/78/EC).

Benefit: Assicurazione sanitaria