Energy Trader (Remote)

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Lucrative bonus tied to trading

Comprehensive health insurance

Advanced trading tools access

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Energy Trader to join a fully remote trading desk in the United States. You will execute trades across power, natural gas, and related derivatives while maximizing profitability and managing risk.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in energy trading, deep understanding of energy markets, and strong quantitative skills to develop models and algorithms. This role offers remote work flexibility and a lucrative bonus tied to trading performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years in energy trading or related markets.
• Proven track record in volatile energy markets.
• Strong understanding of energy fundamentals and regulatory environments.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills.
• Remote-ready communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute trading strategies across day-ahead, balancing, and futures markets.
• Monitor real-time market conditions to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop and implement sophisticated trading models and algorithms to optimize execution and profitability.
• Manage and mitigate trading risks within established limits and policies.
• Collaborate with risk management, operations, and commercial teams for coordinated market participation.
• Analyze post-trade performance and refine strategies.

Skills

Energy trading

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Remote communication

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Math/Engineering

Tools

Trading platforms

Market data tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Energy Trader to join their dynamic trading desk. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to operate from anywhere. You will be responsible for executing trades in various energy commodity markets, including power, natural gas, and associated derivatives, with the goal of maximizing profitability while managing risk. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of energy market dynamics, strong quantitative and analytical skills, and a proven ability to make rapid, informed decisions under pressure. This role is critical to the company's financial performance and market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trading strategies in physical and financial energy markets, including day-ahead, balancing, and futures markets.
• Monitor market conditions, news, and price movements in real-time to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Develop and implement sophisticated trading models and algorithms to optimize execution and profitability.
• Manage and mitigate trading risks, ensuring adherence to established risk limits and policies.
• Collaborate with risk management, operations, and commercial teams to ensure coordinated market participation.
• Analyze post-trade performance, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to strategy refinement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy trading, commodity trading, or a related financial markets role.
• Proven track record of successful trading in volatile energy markets.
• Strong understanding of energy market fundamentals, regulatory environments, and trading platforms.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent decision-making capabilities, risk management acumen, and communication skills suitable for a remote trading environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and lucrative bonus structure tied directly to trading performance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Access to advanced trading tools and market data resources.
• Full remote work flexibility, enabling you to work from any location.
• Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and successful trading team in the global energy market.