Hybrid Energy Trading Analyst: Market Forecasting

Placements24; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid office + remote engagement

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prominent energy trading firm in placing an Energy Trading Analyst based in Welkom, Free State. This hybrid role blends office work with remote engagement within South Africa and requires strong quantitative skills to analyze markets, forecast prices, and recommend strategic trading actions.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in energy trading or quantitative finance, proficiency in Excel and Python or R, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative field.
• 3–5 years of energy trading, market analysis, or quantitative finance experience.
• Strong understanding of energy market structures, trading mechanisms, and risk management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Python or R; data visualization experience.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze energy market data, pricing trends, and geopolitical factors.
• Develop short- and long-term price forecasts for energy commodities.
• Identify trading opportunities in power, gas, and related markets.
• Provide real-time market intelligence to the trading desk.
• Build and manage trading models and risk tools.
• Prepare market outlook reports for senior management.
• Monitor regulatory changes and their impact on markets.
• Collaborate with risk management and portfolio teams.
• Stay informed on global energy trends and tech developments.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Excel

Python or R

Data visualization

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Tableau/Visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a prominent energy trading firm in placing an Energy Trading Analyst based in Welkom, Free State. This hybrid role blends office work with remote engagement within South Africa and requires strong quantitative skills to analyze markets, forecast prices, and recommend strategic trading actions.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in energy trading or quantitative finance, proficiency in Excel and Python or R, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights