Energy Trading Analyst

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office setup

Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Energy Trading Analyst for a remote-first trading desk. You will monitor energy markets, develop quantitative models, and identify trading opportunities to optimise portfolio performance. This role requires advanced data analysis, market intelligence, and the ability to collaborate with international teams while working independently.

You will contribute to strategy, assess risk, and report results to management, with strong bonus potential and global exposure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy trading, analysis, or quantitative finance.
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis, econometrics, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze energy market data, including prices, supply, demand, and geopolitical factors.
• Develop and implement quantitative models for price forecasting and risk assessment.
• Identify and execute trading opportunities across energy commodities.
• Monitor portfolio performance and P&L, providing regular reports to management.
• Collaborate with traders and risk managers to define trading strategies.
• Stay informed about market regulations, economic indicators, and energy industry developments.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Econometrics

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Finance/ Economics/ Mathematics

Tools

Energy trading platforms

Market data providers

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and commercially astute Energy Trading Analyst to join their remote-first trading desk. This role is critical for monitoring energy markets, identifying trading opportunities, and managing risk within the dynamic global energy landscape. You will leverage sophisticated data analysis techniques and market intelligence to inform trading strategies and optimize portfolio performance. Working from anywhere, you will collaborate closely with international trading teams, contributing to strategic decision-making that drives profitability and market presence. This is an exceptional opportunity for a quantitative expert to thrive in a fast-paced, globally connected environment that values initiative and data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze energy market data, including prices, supply, demand, and geopolitical factors.
• Develop and implement quantitative models for price forecasting and risk assessment.
• Identify and execute trading opportunities across various energy commodities (e.g., power, gas, oil).
• Monitor portfolio performance and P&L, providing regular reports to management.
• Collaborate with traders and risk managers to define and implement trading strategies.
• Stay informed about market regulations, economic indicators, and energy industry developments.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy trading, analysis, or quantitative finance.
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis, econometrics, and financial modeling.
• Experience with energy trading platforms and market data providers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant performance-based bonus potential.
• Remote work arrangement with flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive international health insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Direct impact on trading strategy and firm profitability.