Remote Gas Trading Strategist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonus

Health, life, and disability insurance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Gas Trading Strategist to develop and implement quantitative trading strategies for the natural gas market. You will analyze market data, forecast prices, and monitor risk from a fully remote setup.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, at least five years of relevant experience, and strong programming skills. This role offers a competitive salary, a substantial performance bonus, and state-of-the-art trading tools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis or trading strategy development, specifically in natural gas.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or R for quantitative modeling.
• Deep understanding of energy market fundamentals, trading mechanisms, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement quantitative trading strategies for the natural gas market.
• Analyze market data, including prices, volumes, weather, and geopolitical events, to identify opportunities.
• Manage and monitor trading positions, ensuring adherence to risk limits.
• Collaborate with traders and risk managers to refine strategies and market views.
• Build and maintain models to forecast gas prices and market dynamics.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in gas trading.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Trading strategies

Risk management

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Python

C++

R

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading global energy trading house, is seeking a highly skilled Remote Gas Trading Strategist to enhance their natural gas trading operations. Working remotely, you will be responsible for developing and executing sophisticated trading strategies, analyzing market data, and managing risk in the dynamic natural gas market. This role requires a deep understanding of gas supply and demand fundamentals, market structures, and derivative instruments. Your insights will be critical in optimizing trading positions and driving profitability for the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and implement quantitative trading strategies for the natural gas market.
• Analyze market data, including prices, volumes, weather, and geopolitical events, to identify opportunities.
• Manage and monitor trading positions, ensuring adherence to risk limits.
• Collaborate with traders and risk managers to refine strategies and market views.
• Build and maintain models to forecast gas prices and market dynamics.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in gas trading.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative analysis or trading strategy development, specifically within the natural gas market.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or R for quantitative modeling.
• Deep understanding of energy market fundamentals, trading mechanisms, and risk management.
• Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and derive actionable trading insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, suitable for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and substantial performance-based bonus structure.
• Full remote work flexibility, enabling you to work from any location.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Access to state-of-the-art trading technology and market data.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and impact in a leading trading firm.