Energy Trader

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybride; ZAR 1 800 000 - 3 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Pension plan

Trading technology

Richards Bay site

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Energy Trader to join our Richards Bay trading floor. You will manage a portfolio of electricity, gas, and derivatives, making rapid decisions to optimize profitability in volatile markets.

The role blends live trading floor activity with remote data analysis, requiring strong quantitative skills, market insight, and effective communication with analysts and risk managers. Hybrid work setup offered in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in energy trading or financial markets with a profitability track record.
• Deep understanding of energy commodity markets, including supply/demand fundamentals, pricing mechanisms, and derivative instruments.

Responsabilités

• Execute trading strategies for electricity, natural gas, and other energy commodities across South African and international markets.
• Monitor market trends, news, and economic indicators to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Collaborate with market analysts, risk managers, and origination teams to inform trading decisions.
• Analyze trade performance and provide regular reports on profitability and market exposure.
• Maintain strong relationships with counterparties, brokers, and market participants.

Connaissances

Quantitative analysis

Analytical skills

Communication & negotiation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field

Outils

Trading platforms

Risk management systems

Data analysis tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Energy Trader to join their bustling trading floor in Richards Bay . This fast-paced role involves managing the company's portfolio of energy commodities, making critical decisions to buy and sell electricity, gas, and related derivatives in volatile markets. You will leverage deep market insights, sophisticated trading strategies, and real-time data analysis to optimize profitability and manage risk exposure. The successful candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, a keen understanding of energy market dynamics, and the ability to perform under pressure in a hybrid work environment that combines collaborative trading floor activity with remote analysis capabilities. This is a key position influencing the financial performance of our energy operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trading strategies for electricity, natural gas, and other energy commodities in various South African and international markets.
• Monitor market trends, news, and economic indicators to identify trading opportunities and potential risks.
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Collaborate with market analysts, risk managers, and origination teams to inform trading decisions.
• Analyze trade performance and provide regular reports on profitability and market exposure.
• Maintain strong relationships with counterparties, brokers, and market participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree or CFA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy trading or financial markets, with a proven track record of profitability.
• Deep understanding of energy commodity markets, including supply/demand fundamentals, pricing mechanisms, and derivative instruments.
• Proficiency in trading platforms, risk management systems, and data analysis tools.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, suited for a hybrid trading environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary and significant bonus potential linked to trading performance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Pension fund contribution and other retirement benefits.
• Access to advanced trading technology and market data.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment in Richards Bay .