Hybrid Energy Trader & Analyst: Data-Driven Markets

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work

Wellness program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Trader and Analyst in Gauteng to optimize trading strategies and maximize profitability across energy commodities. The role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to monitor markets, analyze data, and execute trades.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background, 4+ years in energy trading, and proficiency in Excel (VBA), Python or R. South Africa energy market knowledge is a major advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 4 years of energy trading, commodity trading, or financial analysis within the energy sector.
• Proven track record of successful trading and profitable strategy development.
• Strong understanding of energy market fundamentals, supply/demand dynamics, and price drivers.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling using Excel (VBA), Python, or R.
• Experience with trading platforms and risk management systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze global and regional energy markets for trading opportunities.
• Develop and implement short-term and long-term trading strategies based on market research and data analysis.
• Execute trades across platforms with adherence to trading policies.
• Conduct fundamental and technical analysis of market data, news, and geopolitical events.
• Build and maintain financial models to forecast prices and assess market risks.
• Quantify and manage trading risks, implementing hedging strategies where appropriate.
• Generate reports on market performance, trading activities, and P&L for senior management.
• Collaborate with risk management and operations teams for smooth trade execution and settlement.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with key market participants and information providers.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Trading experience

Communication skills

Decision making

Under pressure

Education

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

Tools

Excel (VBA)

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Trader and Analyst in Gauteng to optimize trading strategies and maximize profitability across energy commodities. The role combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to monitor markets, analyze data, and execute trades.

The ideal candidate has a strong quantitative background, 4+ years in energy trading, and proficiency in Excel (VBA), Python or R. South Africa energy market knowledge is a major advantage.