Energy Trader - Commodities

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic trading environment

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for an energetic Energy Trader to join our client’s Mossel Bay trading desk. The role focuses on executing trades, managing risk, and identifying profitable opportunities in crude oil, natural gas, and refined products.

You will develop and implement trading strategies, monitor real-time market data, and liaise with brokers and analysts to optimize portfolio performance in a hybrid work setup overlooking the coastal location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in energy commodity trading or portfolio management.
• Proven track record of successful trading in volatile markets.
• Deep understanding of energy market fundamentals and risk management principles.
• Familiarity with trading software and market data platforms is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades in energy commodity markets across platforms (WTI, Brent, natural gas, power).
• Monitor real-time market data, news and geopolitical events impacting prices.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term trading strategies to maximize profit and manage risk.
• Analyze market trends and fundamentals to identify trading opportunities.
• Manage positions and exposures within risk limits and compliance rules.
• Communicate market conditions and trading performance with brokers and senior management.

Skills

Energy trading

Risk management

Quantitative analysis

Market monitoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Energy Trader with expertise in commodity markets to join their trading desk in Mossel Bay. This dynamic role involves executing trades, managing risk, and identifying profitable opportunities in the volatile energy commodities sector, including crude oil, natural gas, and refined products. You will be responsible for developing and implementing trading strategies, monitoring market fluctuations, and liaising with key stakeholders to optimize portfolio performance. The hybrid work arrangement offers a blend of collaborative trading floor interaction and focused remote analysis, leveraging the strategic coastal location.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trades in energy commodity markets (e.g., WTI, Brent, natural gas, power) across various platforms.


• Monitor real-time market data, news, and geopolitical events that may impact commodity prices.


• Develop and implement short-term and long-term trading strategies to maximize profit and manage risk.


• Analyze market trends, supply and demand fundamentals, and economic indicators to identify trading opportunities.


• Manage trading positions and exposures, ensuring adherence to risk limits and compliance regulations.


• Communicate effectively with brokers, analysts, and senior management regarding market conditions and trading performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy commodity trading or portfolio management.


• Proven track record of successful trading in volatile markets.


• Deep understanding of energy market fundamentals, trading instruments, and risk management principles.


• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.


• Familiarity with trading software and market data platforms is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary and significant performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.


• Generous retirement savings plan with employer match.


• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support.


• Dynamic and fast-paced trading environment in a strategic coastal location.