Senior Energy Trader - Remote, High-Impact Rewards

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training programs

Conferences access (virtual)

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Energy Trader to optimize energy portfolios in a fully remote role. The position focuses on developing and executing trading strategies across electricity, gas, and related derivatives, monitoring markets, and managing risk.

You will leverage advanced trading platforms, collaborate with risk, research, and operations teams, and deliver profit-driven insights from a home office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of proven experience in energy trading.
• Strong understanding of commodity markets and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage trading strategies for physical and financial energy markets.
• Monitor trends and data to identify opportunities and risks.
• Execute trades with emphasis on pricing and volume optimization.
• Mitigate trading risks following established policies.
• Collaborate with risk management, research, and operations via virtual channels.
• Maintain relationships with brokers and exchanges; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Energy trading experience

Analytical skills

Risk management

Remote collaboration

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics

Master's degree or MBA (plus)

Tools

Trading platforms

Market data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Energy Trader to optimize energy portfolios in a fully remote role. The position focuses on developing and executing trading strategies across electricity, gas, and related derivatives, monitoring markets, and managing risk.

You will leverage advanced trading platforms, collaborate with risk, research, and operations teams, and deliver profit-driven insights from a home office.