Remote Energy Trading Analyst

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,449,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

State-of-the-art trading tech

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Energy Trading Analyst to join a globally distributed trading desk. The role focuses on analyzing energy market data, building models, and supporting trading strategies across electricity, gas, and derivatives from a fully remote location.

You will work with a team of quantitative analysts and developers, leveraging Bloomberg/Refinitiv data and Python/R tools to forecast prices, assess risk, and identify opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in energy trading, financial analysis, or a related role.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proven experience in statistical modeling and data analysis.
• Proficiency with market data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and analytical tools (e.g., Python, R, Excel VBA).
• Excellent understanding of energy markets, trading principles, and risk management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze real-time energy market data, including pricing, supply, demand, and weather patterns.
• Develop and maintain predictive models to forecast energy prices and market trends.
• Identify and evaluate arbitrage and trading opportunities in electricity, natural gas, and related derivatives.
• Support the execution of trading strategies by providing timely analysis and recommendations to the trading team.
• Monitor open trading positions, manage risk exposure, and report on trading performance.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and developers to enhance trading tools and algorithms.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

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

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Python

R

Excel VBA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly analytical and motivated Remote Energy Trading Analyst to join their globally distributed trading desk. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere within specified time zone requirements. You will be responsible for analyzing energy market data, identifying trading opportunities, and supporting the execution of energy trading strategies across various commodities. This role requires a keen understanding of market dynamics, strong quantitative skills, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. You will contribute directly to the financial performance of the trading operations and help shape our client's strategic market positioning from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze real-time energy market data, including pricing, supply, demand, and weather patterns.
• Develop and maintain predictive models to forecast energy prices and market trends.
• Identify and evaluate arbitrage and trading opportunities in electricity, natural gas, and related derivatives.
• Support the execution of trading strategies by providing timely analysis and recommendations to the trading team.
• Monitor open trading positions, manage risk exposure, and report on trading performance.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and developers to enhance trading tools and algorithms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in energy trading, financial analysis, or a related role.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proven experience in statistical modeling and data analysis.
• Proficiency with market data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and analytical tools (e.g., Python, R, Excel VBA).
• Excellent understanding of energy markets, trading principles, and risk management concepts.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and communicate complex ideas clearly in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and year-end bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Access to state-of-the-art trading technology and analytical software.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a leading energy trading firm.