Remote Energy Trading Analyst - Quantitative Trader

Placements24

Mossel Bay

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work
Health insurance
Home office setup
Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Energy Trading Analyst for a remote-first trading desk. You will monitor energy markets, develop quantitative models, and identify trading opportunities to optimise portfolio performance. This role requires advanced data analysis, market intelligence, and the ability to collaborate with international teams while working independently.

You will contribute to strategy, assess risk, and report results to management, with strong bonus potential and global exposure.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in energy trading, analysis, or quantitative finance.
  • Strong proficiency in statistical analysis, econometrics, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze energy market data, including prices, supply, demand, and geopolitical factors.
  • Develop and implement quantitative models for price forecasting and risk assessment.
  • Identify and execute trading opportunities across energy commodities.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and P&L, providing regular reports to management.
  • Collaborate with traders and risk managers to define trading strategies.
  • Stay informed about market regulations, economic indicators, and energy industry developments.

Skills

Statistical analysis
Econometrics
Financial modeling
Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Finance/ Economics/ Mathematics

Tools

Energy trading platforms
Market data providers

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Energy Trading Analyst for a remote-first trading desk. You will monitor energy markets, develop quantitative models, and identify trading opportunities to optimise portfolio performance. This role requires advanced data analysis, market intelligence, and the ability to collaborate with international teams while working independently.

You will contribute to strategy, assess risk, and report results to management, with strong bonus potential and global exposure.

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