Senior Power Markets Trader — East London, SA

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Energy Trader specializing in power markets based in East London, Eastern Cape. You will execute trading strategies, analyze market trends, manage risk, and drive profitability in electricity markets across short- and long-term horizons.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in power market fundamentals, derivatives, and trading platforms, with at least seven years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; relocation to ZA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of energy trading experience in power markets.
• Proven track record in competitive electricity markets.
• Knowledge of power market structures, pricing, instruments (futures, options, swaps).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute trading strategies in short-term and long-term power markets to achieve profit targets.
• Analyze market data, including supply/demand fundamentals, weather forecasts, generator schedules, and transmission constraints.
• Monitor market positions and manage risk exposure within defined limits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with market participants, brokers, and counterparties.
• Provide market insights and intelligence to inform trading strategies and company decisions.
• Collaborate with risk management, analytics, and operations teams.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and market developments impacting power markets.
• Operate trading platforms and ensure accurate trade capture and reconciliation.
• Identify and capitalize on arbitrage opportunities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of trading processes and tools.

Skills

Power markets

Derivatives

Trading platforms

Risk management

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

Trading systems

Market data platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Energy Trader specializing in power markets based in East London, Eastern Cape. You will execute trading strategies, analyze market trends, manage risk, and drive profitability in electricity markets across short- and long-term horizons.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in power market fundamentals, derivatives, and trading platforms, with at least seven years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; relocation to ZA