Energy Trading Manager

Placements24; Hurlingham; Hybrid; ARS 183,318,000 - 366,636,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary and substantial

Hybrid work model

Top-tier health, life, and disability

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Energy Trading Manager to lead our client's trading desk from Sandton in a Hybrid setup. This senior role entails shaping trading strategies across electricity, gas and related energy markets, managing traders and analysts, and driving robust risk controls to maximize profitability.

Responsibilities include developing and refining strategies, mentoring a high-performance team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and capitalizing on market opportunities while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related quantitative field.
• 10+ years in energy trading with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of energy markets, derivatives, and trading platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and refine trading strategies for electricity, natural gas, and other energy commodities.
• Manage and mentor a team of energy traders and market analysts, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the day-to-day trading activities, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Implement and manage robust risk management frameworks to monitor and control trading exposures.
• Analyze market trends, news, and economic indicators to identify new trading opportunities and potential risks.

Skills

Leadership

Energy trading

Risk management

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Financial instruments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Quantitative field

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

Trading platforms

Derivatives knowledge

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Energy Trading Manager to lead their trading operations from their Sandton office, with a hybrid work arrangement. This senior role involves developing and implementing sophisticated trading strategies for various energy commodities, managing a team of traders and analysts, and overseeing risk management functions. You will be responsible for optimizing trading positions to maximize profitability while adhering to strict risk parameters. This leadership position is critical for driving the company's success in the volatile energy markets and requires a deep understanding of market dynamics and financial instruments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and refine trading strategies for electricity, natural gas, and other energy commodities.
• Manage and mentor a team of energy traders and market analysts, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the day-to-day trading activities, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Implement and manage robust risk management frameworks to monitor and control trading exposures.
• Analyze market trends, news, and economic indicators to identify new trading opportunities and potential risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related quantitative field; MBA or CFA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in energy trading, with a significant portion in a management or leadership role.
• Proven track record of successful trading strategies and risk management in volatile markets.
• In-depth knowledge of energy markets, financial derivatives, and trading platforms.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and substantial performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering significant flexibility.
• Top-tier health, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for international travel and professional development.