Energy Trader - Commodity Markets

Placements24

Soweto

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company匹配

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to global markets

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a strategic and analytical Energy Trader to execute trades across energy commodities, manage risk, and identify profitable opportunities within the energy sector.

You will monitor market trends, analyze supply-demand dynamics, and make critical trading decisions to optimize portfolio performance. The role involves working with risk teams to ensure compliance and reporting to management, in a fast-paced environment with exposure to global markets.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or related quantitative field.
Minimum 4 years of energy/commodity trading or market analysis experience.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and decision-making capabilities.
Proficiency with financial modeling and trading platforms.

Responsibilities

Execute trades of energy commodities (electricity, gas, oil, etc.) across exchanges and OTC markets.
Monitor real-time market data, news, and economic indicators to identify trading opportunities and risks.
Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize profitability while managing risk exposure.
Analyze market fundamentals, supply/demand balances, and geopolitical events impacting energy prices.
Collaborate with risk management teams to ensure compliance with trading limits and policies.
Maintain detailed trading records and provide regular market reports to management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Financial modeling

Trading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering or related quantitative field

Tools

Trading platforms

Financial modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Energy Trader to join their dynamic trading desk in Soweto . This role is pivotal in executing trades across various commodity markets, managing risk, and identifying profitable opportunities within the energy sector. You will be responsible for monitoring market trends, analyzing supply and demand dynamics, and making critical trading decisions to optimize portfolio performance. The ideal candidate possesses a sharp financial acumen, a deep understanding of energy markets, and the ability to perform under pressure. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of energy market activities, driving significant financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Execute trades of energy commodities (e.g., electricity, natural gas, oil, coal) across various exchanges and over-the-counter markets.
Monitor real-time market data, news, and economic indicators to identify trading opportunities and risks.
Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize profitability while managing risk exposure.
Analyze market fundamentals, supply/demand balances, and geopolitical events impacting energy prices.
Collaborate with risk management teams to ensure compliance with trading limits and policies.
Maintain detailed trading records and provide regular market reports to management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in energy trading , commodity trading, or financial markets analysis.
Proven understanding of energy commodity markets (electricity, gas, oil, etc.) and their drivers.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in financial modeling and trading platforms.
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Benefits