Senior Energy Trader - Remote, High-Impact Markets

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 2 000 000 - 4 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Global collaboration

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Energy Trader for a fully remote role, focusing on profitability across electricity, natural gas, oil, and carbon markets. You will use advanced analytics and market data to execute strategies while managing risk within defined limits.

With 8+ years in energy trading, you bring deep knowledge of derivatives, hedging, and risk controls, plus a proven track record of profitable trades.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in energy commodity trading with a profitable track record.
• Strong knowledge of electricity, natural gas, and oil markets.
• Experience with derivatives, hedging, and risk controls.

Responsabilités

• Execute trading strategies across energy commodities in spot and forwards.
• Monitor markets and news to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop models/algorithms to improve profitability.
• Manage risk within defined limits and risk parameters.
• Communicate performance to senior management.

Connaissances

Energy trading

Risk management

Quantitative analysis

Derivatives

Independent work

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Math

MBA or MSc desirable

Outils

Bloomberg Terminal

Refinitiv Eikon

Python

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Energy Trader for a fully remote role, focusing on profitability across electricity, natural gas, oil, and carbon markets. You will use advanced analytics and market data to execute strategies while managing risk within defined limits.

With 8+ years in energy trading, you bring deep knowledge of derivatives, hedging, and risk controls, plus a proven track record of profitable trades.