Energy Trader
Flow Traders is in search of a seasoned Energy Trader to join the expanding commodity trading desk located in Amsterdam. The ideal candidate should have in-depth expertise in energy trading and a strong interest in commodity markets. The role involves enhancing the current energy desk by increasing trading volume. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a prominent proprietary trading firm known for its entrepreneurial and innovative culture.
The selected candidate will become a part of an innovative and successful global team engaged in trading on multiple exchanges. Flow Traders values quick-witted, innovative minds and challenges them to maximize their abilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop quantitative and automated trading strategies in the European energy market
- Collaborate with the team to manage and optimize trading positions
- Focus on enhancing desk functionality through technical improvements and automating daily processes
- Ensure accurate capture of essential information
- Identify new opportunities and products aligning with Flow Traders' growth strategy
- Manage trading strategy evolution around macroeconomic news events
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing new strategies in the European energy market
- Ability to translate strategies into algorithms and execute them on the trading platform
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
- Strong preference for experience in power trading
- University Degree, preferably in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
- Exceptional mental arithmetic and analytical skills
- Competitive, entrepreneurial mindset and ability to perform under pressure
- Strong ability to identify emerging opportunities and the assertiveness to capitalize on them
Flow Traders will not entertain unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. Any resumes or candidate information submitted to Flow Traders without a valid and signed search agreement will be considered without restrictions, and no placement fee will be paid if the candidate is hired.
