Energy Trader

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health insurance and retirement plans

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to SA energy markets

Job summary

Placements24 client is seeking a sharp and strategic Energy Trader to join their commercial operations team in East London, South Africa. The role involves trading electricity and related derivatives in wholesale energy markets, analyzing trends, identifying opportunities, and executing transactions to optimize profitability and manage risk for the company’s energy portfolio.

You will monitor market dynamics, develop trading strategies, assess regulatory changes, and communicate insights to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in energy trading, commodity trading, or financial markets.
• Strong understanding of wholesale electricity markets, power systems, and energy derivatives.
• Proven track record of successful trading execution and risk management.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make timely, informed decisions in a high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades for electricity and related financial instruments in various energy markets.
• Monitor market dynamics, price fluctuations, and supply/demand fundamentals.
• Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize profit and minimize risk exposure.
• Analyze market data, economic indicators, and regulatory changes impacting energy prices.
• Manage risk positions and ensure compliance with trading policies and limits.
• Communicate market insights and trading performance to senior management and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical

Quantitative

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and strategic Energy Trader to join their commercial operations team in East London . This role involves actively trading electricity and related derivatives in the wholesale energy market, aiming to optimize profitability and manage risk for the company. You will analyze market trends, identify trading opportunities, and execute transactions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position is crucial for the financial success of our client's energy portfolio and offers a significant opportunity to influence market strategies in the Eastern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trades for electricity and related financial instruments in various energy markets.
• Monitor market dynamics, price fluctuations, and supply/demand fundamentals.
• Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize profit and minimize risk exposure.
• Analyze market data, economic indicators, and regulatory changes impacting energy prices.
• Manage risk positions and ensure compliance with trading policies and limits.
• Communicate market insights and trading performance to senior management and relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in energy trading, commodity trading, or financial markets.
• Strong understanding of wholesale electricity markets, power systems, and energy derivatives.
• Proven track record of successful trading execution and risk management.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make timely, informed decisions in a high-stakes environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plans.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a leading energy company.
• Exposure to critical decision-making in the energy markets of South Africa .
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment in East London .