Energy Trading Analyst

Placements24

Siyancuma Local Municipality

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus potential

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Energy Trading Analyst to join their remote trading desk in South Africa. The role focuses on optimizing energy procurement and sales strategies within the SA market, analyzing market data, developing trading strategies and executing trades to maximize profitability while managing risk.

Ideal candidate has master's in Finance/Economics/Math, at least 5 years in energy/commodity trading or financial analysis, strong quantitative skills and deep

Qualifications

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy trading, commodity trading, or financial analysis.
Proven experience in developing and executing trading strategies in volatile markets.
Strong quantitative skills with expertise in statistical analysis and financial modeling.
Deep understanding of the South African energy market, including regulatory frameworks and market participants.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze short-term and long-term energy market dynamics, including pricing, supply, and demand.
Develop and implement effective energy trading strategies to achieve profit targets.
Execute trades across various energy commodities and financial instruments.
Conduct risk assessments and implement hedging strategies to mitigate market volatility.
Collaborate with portfolio managers and commercial teams to align trading activities with business objectives.
Provide market intelligence and reporting on trading performance and portfolio positions.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Market analysis

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Tools

Trading platforms

Market data platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and dynamic Energy Trading Analyst to join their remote trading desk. This role is pivotal in optimizing the company's energy procurement and sales strategies within the South African market. You will be responsible for analyzing market data, developing trading strategies, and executing trades to maximize profitability while managing risk. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a quantitative professional passionate about financial markets and the complexities of the energy sector, who can operate effectively in a fully remote, fast-paced trading environment, making critical decisions that impact the company's bottom line.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze short-term and long-term energy market dynamics, including pricing, supply, and demand.
Develop and implement effective energy trading strategies to achieve profit targets.
Execute trades across various energy commodities and financial instruments.
Conduct risk assessments and implement hedging strategies to mitigate market volatility.
Collaborate with portfolio managers and commercial teams to align trading activities with business objectives.
Provide market intelligence and reporting on trading performance and portfolio positions.

Requirements

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy trading , commodity trading, or financial analysis.
Proven experience in developing and executing trading strategies in volatile markets.
Strong quantitative skills, with expertise in statistical analysis and financial modeling.
Deep understanding of the South African energy market, including regulatory frameworks and market participants.
Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits