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​Power Trading Director – Shanghai

Posted 10 August 2025
Salary 900,000 RMB per annum + excellent benefits
LocationShanghai Municipality
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy, Energy Finance
ReferenceQG-AUG251

Job description

​Power Trading Director – Shanghai

Salary: 900,000 RMB per annum + excellent benefits
Recruiter: TGRC – Exclusive Search
Contact: Qihan Geng – q.geng@tgrc.com

About the Company

Our client is a major Chinese investor and developer with a significant portfolio across renewable power generation and energy infrastructure. With a focus on sustainable growth and market leadership, they are driving forward the energy transition both domestically and internationally.

The Role

We are seeking a highly accomplished Power Trading Director to lead trading activities with a strong emphasis on Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) development. This senior leadership role will be based in Shanghai and will play a pivotal part in shaping the organisation’s trading strategy, optimising market opportunities, and building long-term commercial relationships with key offtakers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the power trading team, setting strategic direction and delivering on commercial objectives.

  • Develop, negotiate, and execute PPAs to maximise portfolio value and align with market conditions.

  • Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and trading opportunities across the Chinese power sector.

  • Build and maintain relationships with utilities, corporates, and other market participants.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align trading strategy with development and operational priorities.

Key Requirements

  • Proven senior-level track record in PPA development and execution within the Chinese power market.

  • In-depth understanding of electricity market structures, regulations, and trading mechanisms.

  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage high-performing commercial teams.

  • Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.

  • Fluency in Mandarin and proficiency in English preferred.

Remuneration

  • Base Salary: 900,000 RMB per annum.

  • Benefits: Excellent package including performance-related incentives, healthcare, and career development opportunities.

Application Process

TGRC is acting as the exclusive recruitment partner for this position. For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Qihan Geng
Director, APAC – TGRC

E: q.geng@tgrc.com