Junior Energy Trader Analyst – Market Insights & Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Presencial; ZAR 300.000 - 520.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is recruiting a Junior Energy Trader Analyst to join our client's trading team in Paarl, Western Cape. You will support senior traders with market research, data analysis, and analytical support for trading decisions.

Ideal candidate is highly analytical, numerate, with strong Excel skills and a keen interest in energy markets and financial trading. On-site role in Paarl offers mentorship and practical exposure to live trading.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field is required.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities with data interpretation.
• Proficient in Excel and quick to learn new software/trading systems.
• Interest in energy markets and financial trading; risk awareness.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; teamwork under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Assist senior traders in monitoring energy markets and identifying opportunities.
• Conduct fundamental and technical analysis of energy prices, supply, and demand.
• Prepare market reports, daily trading summaries, and performance analyses.
• Support the development and back-testing of trading strategies.
• Help manage trading positions and P&L.
• Maintain databases of market information and trading activities.
• Communicate with internal teams and external market participants.
• Ensure compliance with trading policies and procedures.
• Learn and utilize trading platforms and analytical software.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Learning attitude

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or related quantitative field

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is recruiting a Junior Energy Trader Analyst to join our client's trading team in Paarl, Western Cape. You will support senior traders with market research, data analysis, and analytical support for trading decisions.

Ideal candidate is highly analytical, numerate, with strong Excel skills and a keen interest in energy markets and financial trading. On-site role in Paarl offers mentorship and practical exposure to live trading.