Energy Trader career guide
Energy Traders buy and sell electricity, gas and other energy products to help organisations manage supply, demand and financial risk.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does an Energy Trader do?
Energy Traders buy and sell electricity, gas and other energy products to help organisations manage supply, demand and financial risk.
- Office
- Trading floors
- Hybrid working
- Energy suppliers
- Utility companies
- Commodity trading firms
- Investment firms
- Renewable energy companies
How to become an Energy Trader
Energy traders combine analytical, commercial and market knowledge to support energy companies in competitive markets.
Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Engineering or a related subject.
- University
- Degree apprenticeship
Skills and progression for Energy Trader
- Data analysis
- Numerical reasoning
- Decision making
- Commercial awareness
- Risk management
- Senior Energy Trader
- Trading Manager
- Head of Trading
- Commercial Director
- Chief Trading Officer
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