Energy Trader & Analyst: High-Impact Market Roles in SA

Placements24; Paarl; Sur place; ZAR 150 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Base salary + bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Career development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an analytical Energy Trader and Analyst to optimize energy portfolio performance through trading strategies and market analysis. The role requires a strong quantitative background and ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced trading environments.

The successful candidate will monitor markets, identify opportunities, execute trades, and deliver market intelligence to inform business decisions, with a focus on energy markets in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative field.
• 4+ years in energy/financial trading or quantitative market analysis.
• Experience executing trades and managing trading books.
• Strong understanding of energy market structures, pricing, and derivatives.
• Proficient in Excel, Python, or R; solid risk management knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and analyze energy markets for trading opportunities.
• Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize portfolio value and minimize risk.
• Execute trades on various exchanges and OTC markets.
• Conduct fundamental and technical analysis of market drivers such as supply, demand, weather, and regulatory factors.
• Provide market reports and forecasts to senior management and teams.
• Manage risk exposure and ensure compliance with trading limits.
• Build and maintain relationships with market participants and brokers.
• Develop analytical models and tools to support trading decisions and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with risk management, compliance, and finance.

Connaissances

Energy trading

Market analysis

Excel

Python

R

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Formation

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance/Economics/Math/Engineering

Outils

Excel

Python

R

Description du poste

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks an analytical Energy Trader and Analyst to optimize energy portfolio performance through trading strategies and market analysis. The role requires a strong quantitative background and ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced trading environments.

The successful candidate will monitor markets, identify opportunities, execute trades, and deliver market intelligence to inform business decisions, with a focus on energy markets in South Africa.