Energy Trader - Commodities - Remote

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,915,000 - 4,149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus

Remote work with home office stipend

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Access to advanced trading tools

Global trading environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Energy Trader to join their remote trading desk. You will execute trades across physical and financial energy markets, aiming to maximize profitability while managing risk.

The role requires deep market understanding, quick decision-making under pressure, and robust risk controls. You will monitor markets, analyze data, and refine strategies in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or quantitative field required.
• Minimum of 5 years in energy commodity trading or related markets.
• Proven trading track record and robust risk management.
• Deep understanding of energy markets and price drivers.
• Proficiency with trading platforms, financial modeling, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute trading strategies for energy commodities across physical and financial markets.
• Monitor market conditions, news, and events in real-time to identify opportunities and risks.
• Analyze market data, indicators, and forecasts to inform trading decisions.
• Manage trading positions, implement stop-loss orders, and adhere to risk limits.
• Develop and refine trading strategies based on market performance and trends.
• Communicate with risk, operations, and compliance teams.

Skills

Energy trading

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Risk management

Market analysis

Decision making under pressure

Trading platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics

Tools

Trading platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Energy Trader to join their remote trading desk. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for executing trades of energy commodities (e.g., oil, gas, power) in various global markets, aiming to maximize profitability while managing risk. You will leverage your deep understanding of market dynamics, geopolitical factors, and fundamental supply/demand principles to identify trading opportunities. This is a remote-first position that requires exceptional decision-making skills, a robust risk management framework, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive energy trading environment .

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trading strategies for a portfolio of energy commodities across physical and financial markets.
• Monitor market conditions, news, and events in real-time to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Analyze market data, economic indicators, and supply/demand forecasts to inform trading decisions.
• Manage trading positions, implement stop-loss orders, and adhere to risk limits.
• Develop and refine trading strategies based on market performance and evolving trends.
• Communicate effectively with risk management, operations, and compliance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy commodity trading or a closely related financial markets role.
• Proven track record of successful trading performance and robust risk management.
• Deep understanding of energy markets, including drivers of price volatility and trading mechanics.
• Proficiency with trading platforms, financial modeling, and data analysis tools.
• Exceptional analytical skills, strong intuition for markets, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions under pressure.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary and significant bonus potential tied to trading performance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote work arrangement with a generous home office stipend.
• Access to advanced trading tools and market intelligence platforms.
• A challenging and intellectually stimulating career in the global energy trading arena.