Remote Energy Trader: Global Markets & Arbitrage

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 3,046,000 - 5,076,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup and IT support

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Performance-based bonus structure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Energy Trader to join a leading international trading desk. You will develop and execute strategies across electricity, gas, and derivatives from your remote workspace, engaging with global markets and managing risk in volatile conditions.

The role requires a strong quantitative background, experience in energy trading, and the ability to operate independently while communicating insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years’ direct experience in energy trading or related markets.
• Proven track record of profitable trading strategies and risk control.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine profitable trading strategies across energy commodities and derivatives.
• Monitor global energy markets, news, and geopolitical events impacting prices.
• Execute trades via trading platforms, adhering to risk protocols.
• Manage trading positions to minimize risk and maximize returns.
• Conduct fundamental and technical analysis to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with risk, analytics, and operations teams for strategy execution.
• Maintain trading records and report on P&L and positions.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and market microstructure.

Skills

Energy trading experience

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Decision making under pressure

Autonomy in remote work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering

Tools

Refinitiv

Bloomberg

Trading platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Energy Trader to join a leading international trading desk. You will develop and execute strategies across electricity, gas, and derivatives from your remote workspace, engaging with global markets and managing risk in volatile conditions.

The role requires a strong quantitative background, experience in energy trading, and the ability to operate independently while communicating insights to senior management.