Energy Trading Analyst

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Annual bonus structure

Private medical insurance

Career growth opportunities

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Energy Trading Analyst for a fully remote role, ideally near Durban. You will monitor global and regional energy markets, build predictive models, and provide insights to optimize trading performance.

Collaboration with traders, risk managers, and analysts is essential to identify opportunities and ensure compliance. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, model development, and timely market reporting to support strategic decisions in a fast-paced energy trading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience as a trading analyst or similar quantitative role in energy.
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, derivatives, and trading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze global and regional energy markets (electricity, gas, coal, oil, carbon).
• Develop and maintain quantitative models to forecast market prices, supply, and demand.
• Identify and evaluate trading opportunities and provide recommendations to the trading desk.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Python

R

SQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Math/Statistics

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent entity in the energy markets , is looking for a sharp and analytical Energy Trading Analyst to join their remote team, based ideally within proximity to Durban , KwaZulu-Natal. This role is crucial for monitoring market dynamics, identifying trading opportunities, and supporting the trading desk's strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for conducting in-depth market research, developing predictive models, and providing timely insights to optimize trading performance and profitability. This is a fantastic opportunity for a data-driven individual to make a significant impact in the fast-paced world of energy trading, working entirely remotely with a highly collaborative and experienced group.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze global and regional energy markets (electricity, gas, coal, oil, carbon).
• Develop and maintain quantitative models to forecast market prices, supply, and demand.
• Identify and evaluate trading opportunities, providing recommendations to the trading desk.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on market trends, risk exposure, and trading performance.
• Collaborate with traders, risk managers, and quantitative analysts to refine trading strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant trading regulations and internal policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a trading analyst, market analyst, or in a similar quantitative role within the energy sector .
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, derivatives, and trading strategies.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment .
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and attending industry conferences.
• Exposure to diverse energy commodities and sophisticated trading strategies.