Student trader for intraday power trading

MFT Energy A/S; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 179,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored training

Fun work environment

Career opportunity

Job summary

MFT Energy A/S in Aarhus invites you to join our intraday trading team as a student trader. You will learn the specifics of intraday power trading, assist with trading and operations, and develop strategies while working alongside experienced colleagues.

This part-time position fits alongside studies, with training from top traders, a fast-paced learning curve, and opportunities to grow in energy trading within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or related degrees.
• Interest in financial markets, stock trading, sports betting, or similar.
• Have a competitive mindset and the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment, with deadlines.
• The ability and interest to learn about complex systems and methods quickly.
• A positive and competitive person with grit, and at the same time, a great team player.
• Can be direct with your colleagues and receive direct constructive feedback.
• Most importantly, a result-oriented mindset, always striving to be the best.

Responsibilities

• Covering a student position (at least 15 hours per week on average) as part of a shift schedule in our intraday team.
• Daily trading and optimization of trading positions.
• Continuously monitoring market data such as solar and wind generation to take positions quickly.
• Continuous risk evaluation.
• Share insights to optimize and rethink how we trade.

Skills

Competitive mindset

Grit

Team player

Ability to learn quickly

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in economics/finance/mathematics

Job description

At MFT Energy, we innovate energy trading through our people and technology.

Join a world of energy as MFT's new student trader for the intraday power market

Are you our next student trader, and are you ready to learn the specifics of the intraday power trading? Join our ambitious intraday trading team of experienced colleagues, who strive to be the best and find the edge in the market every day, all day.

The job as a student trader

As a student trader, you will play a vital role in our trading team, assisting with trading and ensuring that all operational processes run smoothly. You’ll take part in developing and executing trading strategies and continuously analyzing market trends to identify profitable opportunities. You will be responsible for monitoring real-time data, making quick decisions, and collaborating with our full-time traders to ensure we seize the right market opportunities. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in the energy-trading industry.

We do not expect you to have experience in energy trading, but you should have a deep desire to learn and be interested in trading. If you have grit and hunger, we promise tailored training from some of the industry’s best traders and guarantee a fun work environment, a steep learning curve, and a unique career opportunity within intraday trading.

The work hours will mainly be evening shifts on weekdays and weekend shifts, which should fit well with your studies. Weekends might include night shifts.

Your key responsibilities

• Covering a student position (at least 15 hours per week on average) as part of a shift schedule in our high-performing intraday team – we trade 24/7, 365 days a year

• Daily trading and optimization of trading positions
• Continuously monitoring fundamental data such as solar and wind generation to take positions in a split second
• Continuous risk evaluation
• Always question the status quo
• Share insights to optimize and rethink the way we trade

Your qualifications and personal skills

• Currently studying a bachelor's or master’s degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or related degrees
• An interest in financial markets, stock trading, sports betting, or similar
• Have a competitive mindset and the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment, with the next deadline always coming up
• The ability and interest to learn about complex systems and methods quickly
• A positive and competitive person with grit, and at the same time, a great team player
• Can be direct with your colleagues and be able to receive direct constructive feedback
• Most importantly, a result-oriented mindset, always striving to be the best

Working in MFT Energy

At MFT Energy, we combine a startup mindset with the strength of a global organization. We believe in empowering individuals to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking are the cornerstones of our success. We are around 200 employees working out of our headquarters in Scandinavian Center in Aarhus C, and from our international offices in Turkey, Australia, USA, Singapore, Japan, and several remote colleagues working from all over the world.

We offer

• A fast-paced, global environment where entrepreneurial thinking is celebrated
• A people-centered leadership approach with a flat organizational structure
• Great employee benefits and a strong focus on employee wellbeing
• A high degree of autonomy and the freedom to make an impact

Make the most of your talent and join us!

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For questions, please contact [e-mail].

Deadline: Screening is ongoing, so.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Department
Trading and Analytics

Locations
Aarhus, Denmark

Employment type
Part-time