Senior Carbon Trader
About Us
Greenland Commodities is a science & technology based, fast-paced growing trading house, located in the heart of Europe – Prague. We unite our international trading experiences with science and technology supported by well-educated experts in their niche fields. Our trading desks focus on variety of trading products; mainly power, gas, oil, coal, and certificates across 20 countries and 12 energy exchanges.
Job Description:
We are looking for a Senior Carbon Trader with a strong understanding of cross-commodity markets to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing our carbon trading portfolio, leveraging market insights and data-driven strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute trading strategies for carbon markets, considering cross-commodity relationships and market dynamics.
- Develop fundamental models and understanding for corresponding markets; provide market insights and forecasts to support decision-making.
- Maintain strong relationships with market participants and stakeholders, and stay abreast of regulatory changes and market developments affecting different energy commodities.
- Provide support and help to Quant Team to enhance research tools for the respective markets.
- Help automation processes and make a contribution to algorithmic trading.
- Collaborate with the risk management team to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and to manage portfolio risks.
Qualifications:
- Relevant education in Finance, Math, Physics, Economics, or comparable quantitative studies.
- 3+ years of experience in trading the European energy markets
- Solid trading track record in corresponding markets.
- Knowledge and understanding of the European and Global Energy Complex.
- Ability to take calculated trading decisions and stick to risk management guidelines.
- Excellent time management and communication skills including significant attention to detail.
- Strong mathematical skills and structured thinking.
- Ability to execute under pressure in a fast-paced environment alongside confidence, accountability, and decisiveness.
- Experience in cross-commodity optimizations.
- Programming skills in Python, and MATLAB are a plus.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary + bonus scheme upon satisfactory results.
- Opportunity to develop your own strategies.
- A good insight into the energy market and the impact of the energy transition.
- 4 weeks of vacation +1 week extra vacation.
- 3 sick days/year + 1 day birthday leave.
- Multisport Card Access and Contribution
- Fully equipped kitchen with free coffee, tea, various snacks, and other refreshments.
- Meal support (added to salary).
- Yearly public transport support.
Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.
Thank you for considering joining our innovative team at Greenland Commodities – where science, technology, and trading converge for unparalleled success!
Important: Please apply only if you are based in Europe.