Hybrid Energy Trading Analyst: Quant-Driven Markets

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Performance bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Trading Analyst for a Rustenburg-based role with a hybrid work arrangement. The ideal candidate brings a strong quantitative background and at least 3 years in energy trading or market analysis to analyze trends, develop models, and execute trades across power, gas, oil, and carbon markets.

You will collaborate with risk and trading teams to optimize portfolio performance, prepare market insights, and ensure regulatory compliance while contributing to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
• At least 3 years in energy trading or market analysis.
• Proficient in Python, R and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Monitor energy market data including price movements and fundamentals.
• Develop and refine quantitative trading models and algorithms.
• Execute energy trades across markets (power, gas, oil, carbon) per strategy.
• Conduct pre-trade analysis and post-trade performance evaluation.
• Identify trading opportunities and assess risk.
• Collaborate with risk management on exposure and P&L.
• Prepare market reports and insights for senior management.
• Contribute to new trading strategies and products.
• Ensure compliance with trading regulations and policies.

Skills

Energy trading experience

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Risk concepts

Python/R/SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree (finance/economics/math/engineering)

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Trading Analyst for a Rustenburg-based role with a hybrid work arrangement. The ideal candidate brings a strong quantitative background and at least 3 years in energy trading or market analysis to analyze trends, develop models, and execute trades across power, gas, oil, and carbon markets.

You will collaborate with risk and trading teams to optimize portfolio performance, prepare market insights, and ensure regulatory compliance while contributing to the