Energy Trader (Remote)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 2,495,000 - 4,159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Lucrative bonus tied to trading perfom

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance access

Access to advanced trading tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Energy Trader to join a dynamic trading desk in a fully remote position. You will execute trades across power, natural gas, and derivatives, aiming to maximize profitability while managing risk.

The role requires strong quantitative skills, market intuition, and rapid decision-making under pressure. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in energy trading or related markets, with a proven track record in volatile markets and a deep understanding

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in energy trading or related markets.
• Proven track record in volatile energy markets.
• Strong understanding of energy market fundamentals and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute trading strategies in physical and financial energy markets; day-ahead, balancing, and futures.
• Monitor real-time market conditions and price movements to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop and implement trading models to optimize execution and profitability.
• Manage and mitigate trading risks within risk limits and policies.
• Collaborate with risk management, operations, and commercial teams for market participation.
• Analyze post-trade performance and contribute to strategy refinement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Decision making

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Trading platforms

Market data tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Energy Trader to join their dynamic trading desk. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to operate from anywhere. You will be responsible for executing trades in various energy commodity markets, including power, natural gas, and associated derivatives, with the goal of maximizing profitability while managing risk. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of energy market dynamics, strong quantitative and analytical skills, and a proven ability to make rapid, informed decisions under pressure. This role is critical to the company's financial performance and market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trading strategies in physical and financial energy markets, including day-ahead, balancing, and futures markets.
• Monitor market conditions, news, and price movements in real-time to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Develop and implement sophisticated trading models and algorithms to optimize execution and profitability.
• Manage and mitigate trading risks, ensuring adherence to established risk limits and policies.
• Collaborate with risk management, operations, and commercial teams to ensure coordinated market participation.
• Analyze post-trade performance, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to strategy refinement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy trading, commodity trading, or a related financial markets role.
• Proven track record of successful trading in volatile energy markets.
• Strong understanding of energy market fundamentals, regulatory environments, and trading platforms.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent decision-making capabilities, risk management acumen, and communication skills suitable for a remote trading environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and lucrative bonus structure tied directly to trading performance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Access to advanced trading tools and market data resources.
• Full remote work flexibility, enabling you to work from any location.
• Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and successful trading team in the global energy market.