Student Trader

Norlys Energy Trading A/S; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

Norlys Energy Trading A/S is seeking a Student Trader in Aalborg to join the IDE Proprietary Trading team. You will assist with daily activities, monitor intraday power market data, and prepare analyses under guidance from experienced traders.

The role offers hands-on learning in a professional trading setting, with 10–15 weekly hours (afternoons/evenings) and increasing responsibility as you progress, alongside fellow students and mentors.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant university programme (economics, maths, physics, CS, data science, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills and data interest.
• Some programming experience (Python, R, MATLAB).

Responsibilities

• Assist traders with daily activities and analysis.
• Monitor market developments and relevant data.
• Prepare analyses used in trading decisions.
• Help maintain and improve analytical tools and processes.
• Collaborate with traders and colleagues across the business.
• Contribute to ad hoc tasks to support daily operations.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong analytical skills

Collaboration & communication

Structured & proactive

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Economics maths physics CS data science

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

Curious about energy trading and eager to gain practical experience while you study?

Would you like to work alongside experienced traders and gain first-hand insight into the intraday power market? As a Student Trader at Norlys Energy Trading, you'll become part of a professional trading environment where you'll develop your skills, contribute to the team's daily work, and gain valuable industry experience.

About the team

You’ll join our IDE Proprietary Trading team in Aalborg, where we trade in the intraday power market. We work in a dynamic environment where market insights, analytical thinking, and close collaboration are key to making informed trading decisions. As part of the team, you’ll work alongside experienced traders and gain insight into how professional energy trading operates.

About the role

As a Student Trader, you’ll become an integrated part of the IDE Proprietary Trading team, assisting with the team's daily activities while building a solid understanding of the intraday power market. This role offers practical experience in a professional trading environment where you’ll learn by contributing to real tasks and working closely with experienced colleagues.

You’ll gradually take on more responsibility as you develop your understanding of the markets, trading processes, and the tools used by the team.

Key responsibilities

You’ll contribute to the team's daily activities by assisting with operational and analytical tasks that help create the best possible foundation for trading decisions.

• Assist traders with their daily activities
• Monitor market developments and relevant market data
• Prepare analyses and data used in the trading process
• Help maintain and improve analytical tools and processes
• Collaborate closely with traders and colleagues across the business
• Contribute to ad hoc tasks that support the team's daily operations

If you’re looking for a place to develop your skills while studying, this is a great opportunity. You’ll work alongside experienced traders, gain practical insight into the energy markets, and gradually take on more responsibility as you learn.

Jacob Goth, Hiring Manager

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a motivated student who enjoys solving complex problems, has a strong analytical mindset, and is eager to learn in a collaborative environment.

Must have

• Currently enrolled in a relevant university programme, such as economics, mathematics, physics, computer science, data science, or another quantitative field
• Strong analytical skills and an interest in working with data
• Some programming experience, for example Python, R, MATLAB, or similar
• A structured and proactive approach to your work
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience with data analysis or statistical modelling
• An interest in energy or financial markets
• Previous exposure to power trading is an advantage, but not a requirement

What we offer

You’ll join an ambitious trading environment where you’ll gain practical experience, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop valuable skills alongside your studies.

• Approximately 10-15 working hours per week, primarily in the afternoons and evenings, with flexibility around exams and your studies.
• Practical experience in a professional energy trading environment
• Meaningful responsibilities and opportunities to learn

  Ready to join us?

  If this sounds like an opportunity you’d like to explore, we’d be happy to hear from you.