Senior Energy Trading Leader: Strategy, Risk & Growth
Placements24
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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.
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Job description
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
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