Hedge Funds Rush to Hire Natural Gas Traders Amidst Europe's Winter Fears

Hedge funds are scrambling to hire natural gas traders as Europe prepares for winter amidst concerns over supply shortages.

The hiring spree is driven by volatility in the market, with top engineering schools in Denmark producing a steady stream of skilled commodities talent.

Kamran Subherwal, head of commodities at Redstone Search, notes that the 'opportunity set' for natural gas traders has widened significantly this year.

Ross Gregory, New York-based head of global commodities at Omerta Group, says top traders are being courted by multiple hedge funds, with some receiving up to 20% PnL.

Natural gas markets have become increasingly complex due to factors such as El Nino and the war in the Middle East.