Remote Energy Trader - Power, Gas & Derivatives

Placements24

United States

Remote

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

9 days ago

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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.