Remote Energy Trader | Power, Gas & Derivatives

Placements24

Paarl

Hybrid

ZAR 2,495,000 - 4,159,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Lucrative bonus tied to trading perfom

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance access

Access to advanced trading tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Energy Trader to join a dynamic trading desk in a fully remote position. You will execute trades across power, natural gas, and derivatives, aiming to maximize profitability while managing risk.

The role requires strong quantitative skills, market intuition, and rapid decision-making under pressure. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in energy trading or related markets, with a proven track record in volatile markets and a deep understanding

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years in energy trading or related markets.
Proven track record in volatile energy markets.
Strong understanding of energy market fundamentals and regulations.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

Execute trading strategies in physical and financial energy markets; day-ahead, balancing, and futures.
Monitor real-time market conditions and price movements to identify opportunities and risks.
Develop and implement trading models to optimize execution and profitability.
Manage and mitigate trading risks within risk limits and policies.
Collaborate with risk management, operations, and commercial teams for market participation.
Analyze post-trade performance and contribute to strategy refinement.