Do you have what it takes to work in a fast-paced trading environment with ambitions to be the best?
Centrica Energy Trading is one of Europe’s leading power and gas trading companies, having a strong presence in all key European markets, engaging in both asset and proprietary trading. Amongst those fields the asset department actively manages wind and solar production, handles customer orders and tries to exploit every type of market opportunity. For this we are looking to hire an Intraday Asset Power Trader for the Singapore desk who thrives under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, who is not afraid of being challenged and challenging others, and who above all wants to learn and develop.
To be successful in this role, you must have a flair for numbers and logical reasoning, you must be able to be thorough and precise while being quick at acting and solving problems, and you need to be strong at making decisions under pressure of time.
On our side, we offer you an exciting working environment. We believe in learning by doing. Hence from week 3 you will already start trading the first markets, getting the chance to right away become part of a commodity trading desk.
This opportunity to join a leading Power Trading team in Europe will give you a chance to learn from the most talented and experienced traders in the industry. The structure of our team is very flat, therefore from the start you will see direct impact of your actions on our team’s strategies and PnL.
Your degree, your education, and your previous professional experiences matter, but most of all we care about your passion for trading, strong work ethic and desire to grow both on a personal and professional level. If you feel that these terms describe you and you are excited about the opportunity that we are offering, then apply now and help us find the new Power Asset trader for our team.
This role will be based in Singapore.
Job responsibilities will include:
· Trading and balancing of assets in UK and Europe, with a high focus on renewables - maximizing PnL within Risk and Compliance framework
· Developing and executing day-to-day and intraday strategies
· Optimizing portfolios and exploiting the synergies between them
· Being able to execute all relevant operational tasks and procedures
· Obtaining expert understanding of the key drivers of the power market
· Actively pursuing knowledge to develop the team’s ability to forecast
· Taking active part in developing and executing algorithmic trading and automatization
· Suggesting improvements in trading and analytical activities to ensure that the team is constantly improving
· Participating in the shift rotation that includes day and weekend shifts
· Providing open and honest feedback
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
Finance/Economics or STEM degree
A strong interest in trading, financial and commodity markets, and energy systems
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Accuracy, timeliness, and attention to detail
Focus on results
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
Former experience as an analyst or trader is preferable but not essential
Proficiency in Excel and programming skills (Python, R) is a plus
Flexibility in terms of working weekends
Make a real impact and make the most of your talent
This is your chance at joining a team of international colleagues who sets the bar high and that will help you develop both on a professional and personal level. If you are looking for a career where no days are the same and you are constantly given a chance to prove yourself and leverage your talent, this is the place to be.
So take this opportunity to join one of the most successful European power trading teams. We look forward to hearing from you!
Start date - immediately
