Energy Trading Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Trading Analyst to join our client’s commercial team in Bloemfontein. You will monitor energy markets, build models to forecast prices, and assess risk exposures to guide trading decisions and portfolio optimization.

The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, data-driven insights, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support strategic trading initiatives in the Free State.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field.
• Min 5 years in energy trading, market analysis, or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of power, gas and oil markets and trading fundamentals.
• Proficient in Excel VBA, Python and R for modeling and analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze energy market trends.
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast prices.
• Assess market risk exposures and hedging strategies.
• Provide data-driven insights to trading desk and management.
• Prepare market reports and presentations.

Skills

Energy trading

Market analysis

Financial modeling

Data visualization

Python

R

Excel VBA

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a sharp and analytical Energy Trading Analyst to join their commercial team in Bloemfontein . This role is central to the company's trading operations, focusing on market analysis, risk assessment, and strategy development within the dynamic energy markets . You will provide essential insights to support trading decisions, optimize portfolio performance, and manage risk exposure. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a quantitatively skilled professional to contribute to critical business functions in the heart of the Free State .

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze energy market trends, including supply, demand, price, and regulatory factors.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to forecast market prices and evaluate trading opportunities.
• Assess and quantify market risk exposures for the trading portfolio and recommend hedging strategies.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to the trading desk and senior management.
• Prepare regular market reports and presentations summarizing key trends and strategic implications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand market dynamics and their impact on company operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy trading, market analysis, or a related financial role.
• Strong understanding of energy markets (power, natural gas, oil) and commodity trading principles.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel VBA, Python, R).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary and significant bonus potential tied to performance.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and industry certifications.
• Dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment in Bloemfontein focused on market expertise.