Durban Power Markets Trader - Strategy & Profitable Trades

Placements24; Durban; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Career growth

Trading tech tools

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Durban office

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Energy Trader to join a leading energy commodity trading firm in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role demands rigorous quantitative skills, deep knowledge of power markets, and the ability to perform under pressure on a fast-paced trading floor.

You will execute trades, manage risk, and develop strategies, while collaborating with risk, compliance, and senior management to optimize profits and ensure accurate trade capture and settlement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in energy trading with focus on power markets.
• Proven track record in executing trading strategies.
• Strong understanding of SA power market structures and regulations.
• Proficient in financial modeling, data analysis and risk management.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Familiar with trading platforms and energy data providers.
• Reside in or relocate to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsabilités

• Execute trades in physical and financial power markets, manage risk, optimize profitability.
• Develop and implement trading strategies from market analysis and fundamentals.
• Monitor market moves, news, and regulatory changes affecting prices in Durban.
• Analyze market data to identify opportunities and forecast trends.
• Manage and hedge positions to limit losses and maximize returns.
• Collaborate with risk management to ensure trading limits are met.
• Maintain relationships with brokers, counterparties, and participants.
• Provide market intelligence to senior management and departments.
• Ensure accurate trade capture, settlement and reconciliation.
• Stay informed on power generation, transmission and energy policy.

Connaissances

Energy trading

Power markets

Risk management

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Decision making

Communication

Negotiation

Formation

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

Outils

Trading platforms

Energy data providers

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Energy Trader to join a leading energy commodity trading firm in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role demands rigorous quantitative skills, deep knowledge of power markets, and the ability to perform under pressure on a fast-paced trading floor.

You will execute trades, manage risk, and develop strategies, while collaborating with risk, compliance, and senior management to optimize profits and ensure accurate trade capture and settlement.