Experienced Trader (DV Commodities)

DV Trading; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DV Trading in London seeks an experienced energy trader to own P&L in energy desks, build fundamental and quantitative trading models, and collaborate with risk teams to meet risk metrics.

You will work with senior traders to grow trades, learn proprietary systems, and pursue new opportunities in a fast-paced environment, applying strong math, statistics, and programming skills (Excel, VBA, SQL, Python).

Qualifications

• Energy trading experience required.
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Able to learn quickly in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
• Targeted ISO experience and knowledge of fundamental grid.
• Detail oriented, organized, diligent.
• Maintain composure and communicate clearly under pressure.
• Ability to succeed as part of a diversified team.
• Strong understanding of math, probability, and statistics.
• High level of proficiency in Excel and VBA; SQL, python, statistical modeling, other programming a plus.
• Advanced aptitude for problem solving and multitasking.
• Proven track record with historical P&L preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primary owner of P&L in one or multiple areas of energy business
• Build and maintain fundamental and quantitative trading models
• Work with risk to ensure compliance with agreed upon risk management metrics and sizing
• Liase side by side with senior energy traders to share best practices / learnings where applicable
• Learn proprietary methodologies and trading systems that support an established trading business
• Grow existing trades and P&L while identifying and pursue new opportunities
• Further responsibilities may be driven by the individual’s interests and specific skills

Skills

Energy trading

Self-starter

Fast learner

ISO experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Math & statistics

Excel

VBA

SQL

Python

Tools

Excel

VBA

SQL

Python

Job description

About Us:
Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

DV Commodities is a division within DV Group that specializes in trading commodities markets, including crude oil, refined products, natural gas, power, emissions, metals, softs, and agriculture. DV Commodities risk management, world-class technology, and talented traders have enabled it to become one of the world's largest liquidity providers and risk allocators in the energy and commodities spaces. Learn more here.

Responsibilities

• Primary owner of P&L in one or multiple areas of energy business
• Build and maintain fundamental and quantitative trading models
• Work with risk to ensure compliance with agreed upon risk management metrics and sizing
• Liase side by side with senior energy traders to share best practices / learnings where applicable
• Learn proprietary methodologies and trading systems that support an established trading business
• Grow existing trades and P&L while identifying and pursue new opportunities
• Further responsibilities may be driven by the individual’s interests and specific skills

Requirements

• Energy trading experience required
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit
• Able to learn quickly in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Targeted ISO experience and knowledge of fundamental grid
• Detail oriented, organized, diligent
• Maintain composure and communicate clearly when under pressure
• Ability to succeed working as part of a diversified team
• Strong understanding of math, probability, and statistics
• High level of proficiency in Excel and VBA; SQL, python, statistical modeling, other programming a plus
• Advanced aptitude for problem solving and multitasking
• Proven track record with historical P&L preferred

DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.