[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All ENGIE jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/engie/) · [Search jobs](/search/) ENGIE · Tokyo, Japan # Short Term Power Trader Tokyo, Japan Executive & Management Listed on ENGIE ’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on ENGIE ’s careers site →](https://jobs.engie.com/job/Short-Term-Power-Trader/72121-en_US) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [ENGIE ](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/engie/) / Short Term Power Trader ## Job description *Please note that the work location for this position is in Tokyo, Japan and the work arrangement is 100% on-site. ### Key responsibilities - Short Term Power Trading - Trading and hedging short term physical power in Japan and being accountable for the short term book P&L performance. Trading horizon covers short-term, JEPX spot auction and intraday market - Maximise the value from solar balancing, VPPA, BESS and other portfolio - Proactively evaluate new momentum in the market and actively catch trading opportunities - Able to reconcile PnL reports should disagreement occurs - Responsible for the trading lifecycle - Responsible for managing the Short Term trading lifecycle in Japan power physical trading business, including trade life cycle, nomination, gird code - Ensure the appropriate market coverage (trading, scheduling) including staffing that satisfies the various stage of the business as it grows - Active contribution to the new business development - Work closely with Head of Japan power, other traders and originators to form long lasting business strategies for the desk - Initiate new ideas for large scale structural deals. Innovate new profitable revenue streams. Elevate relationship alongside sales person - Actively participate in the structuring of new business opportunities and advise the originator on the economics /feasibility - Responsible for ensuring that the new business structures (PPA, Balancing Services, BESS, others) are smoothly and profitably implemented - Add ideas to client presentations and reports upon request - Troubleshoot issues which may occur in physical power trading and delivery phases - Liaise with various internal teams such as KYC, Legal, Tax, IT, Middle Office and Back Office on various trade life cycle matters - Lead and accelerate the market analysis relating to the short term trading scope Requirements: a. ### Technical Skills & Experience - Minimum 5 years’ experience in Japan power trading or power scheduling (需給管理) - Experience bidding into EPRX Ancillary Service Market (需給調整市場) - In-depth knowledge in physical life cycle Japan power - In-depth understanding in various drivers of Japan power market, as well as global energy markets (oil, gas, macro, carbon, regulations etc.) - Experience building or maintaining analytical tools models, or dashboards - Experience using analytical/ programming tools such as Python - MS Office computer skills, VBA/database development - Native level Japanese (reading, writing, speaking), or JLPT N1 - Advanced English language skills (TOEIC 750 minimum) - Batchelor’s degree or higher in science, engineering, economics, business or relevant fields b. ### Leadership & Behavioural Skills - Highly numerical and analytical thinker, learner, curious and keen to push for creative ideas, - Attention to detail and problem solver - Able to work with time pressure with strict deadlines - Ability to multi-task and work under minimal supervision ### Personal effectiveness - rigorous, accountable, and Methodic thinking. Able to make decision collectively when needed, or independently when there is environmental constraints. - Entrepreneurship to build business, thinking outside of the box - Excellent communication skills - Able to work as a good team player - Strong work ethic, ability to work independently and responsibly without detailed supervision ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Tokyo, Japan[Apply on ENGIE ’s careers site →](https://jobs.engie.com/job/Short-Term-Power-Trader/72121-en_US) ## More jobs at ENGIE ### [Senior Accountant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/engie/jobs/a7046b9b2c1f54e7e294/) Tokyo, Japan ### [Senior Market Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/engie/jobs/0d97561ff0c36eb02379/) Tokyo, Japan ### [Applications Management Advisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/engie/jobs/dcd9e7e8cfdeb4ed3d70/) HOUSTON, United States ### [Asset Management Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/engie/jobs/859436fb50f10f3946d9/) Flemalle, Belgium ### [Asset Management, Senior Analyst (Utility Scale)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/engie/jobs/076e33087184dce57eae/) HOUSTON, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Short Term Power Scheduler and Trader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/caf3c6f7bba62846a3b9/) TotalEnergies ### [CDI - Short-term Power Intraday Trader - H/F](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/dc780e67fd472c210b89/) TotalEnergies ### [Short-Term Crew Planner (m/f/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/2442c2d4a2a78d2c1eb9/) Deutsche Post · Vienna, Wien, Austria ### [boutique assistant long term temporary assignment short hills](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/8a65f34fd99f6e0c0c97/) Richemont ### [Short term trader (m/ž)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eon/jobs/2e27db9ff6d0fab4ecef/) E.ON OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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