Senior Energy Trader

Placements24; Upington; Hybride; ZAR 1 800 000 - 3 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Hybrid work model

Bonus potential

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Energy Trader for Upington, Northern Cape. The role involves strategic buying and selling of electricity, natural gas, and other energy commodities across physical and financial markets to maximize profitability while managing risk.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in volatile markets, deep knowledge of energy market dynamics, and proficiency with Bloomberg and Refinitiv.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or related quantitative field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of energy trading experience, preferably electricity and natural gas.
• Proven track record of achieving profit targets in volatile markets.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and financial modeling skills.
• Knowledge of energy market structures, trading mechanisms and regulations.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg, Refinitiv and relevant analytical tools.
• Excellent decision-making under pressure and risk tolerance.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with risk management and hedging strategies is essential.

Responsabilités

• Execute trading strategies for electricity, natural gas, and other energy commodities in physical and financial markets.
• Monitor market trends, news, and indicators to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Develop and implement quantitative and qualitative trading models and strategies.
• Manage and optimize the company's energy portfolio to achieve profit targets and manage price risk.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, including supply/demand forecasts, price volatility assessments, and competitor analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, counterparties, and market participants.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant trading regulations, policies, and risk management procedures.
• Communicate trading positions, market outlooks, and risk exposures to senior management.
• Analyze post-trade performance and identify areas for improvement in trading strategies.
• Collaborate with risk management, legal, and operational teams to ensure seamless trading activities.

Connaissances

Energy trading

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Mathematics/Engineering

Master's degree

Outils

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Trading platforms

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prominent entity in the global Energy markets, is seeking an accomplished Senior Energy Trader to join their dynamic trading desk in Upington, Northern Cape . This high-impact role involves the strategic buying and selling of energy commodities (electricity, gas, etc.) across various markets to maximize profitability while managing risk exposure. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of energy market dynamics, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven track record in successful trading operations. This is a key position to influence the company's market position and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute trading strategies for electricity, natural gas, and other energy commodities in physical and financial markets.
• Monitor market trends, news, and economic indicators to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Develop and implement quantitative and qualitative trading models and strategies.
• Manage and optimize the company's energy portfolio to achieve profit targets and manage price risk.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, including supply/demand forecasts, price volatility assessments, and competitor analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, counterparties, and market participants.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant trading regulations, policies, and risk management procedures.
• Communicate trading positions, market outlooks, and risk exposures to senior management.
• Analyze post-trade performance and identify areas for improvement in trading strategies.
• Collaborate with risk management, legal, and operational teams to ensure seamless trading activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in energy trading, preferably within electricity and natural gas markets.
• Demonstrated success in achieving profit targets in volatile energy markets.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills.
• In-depth knowledge of energy market structures, trading mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency with trading platforms, market data providers (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv), and relevant analytical tools.
• Excellent decision-making skills under pressure and a high tolerance for risk.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
• Experience with risk management principles and hedging strategies is essential.

Benefits

• Our client offers an extremely competitive salary, attractive bonus structure tied to performance, and a comprehensive benefits package including excellent health insurance and retirement plans.
• This hybrid role allows for flexible working arrangements, combining essential collaboration with remote work capabilities.