Junior Benelux Power Trader - London, United Kingdom - EDF Trading

EDF Trading

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world

When you join EDF Trading you'll become part of a diverse international team of experts who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches and think outside the box.

Energy markets evolve rapidly so our team needs to remain agile, flexible and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in: power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil and environmental products.

EDF Group and our customers all over the world trust that their assets are managed by us in the most effective and efficient manner and are protected through expert risk management.

Trading for over 20 years, it's experience that makes us leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.

Most of all, we value our people.

Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits which include hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessment, corporate gym memberships, electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities and much more.

We even provide free fruit to keep you healthy.

Gender balance and inclusion are very high on the agenda at EDF Trading so you will become part of an ever-diversifying family of around 800 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo and Houston.

Regular social and networking events, both physical and virtual, will ensure that you always feel connected to your colleagues and the business.

Who are we? We are EDF Trading, part of the EDF Group, a world leader in low-carbon sustainable electricity generation partnered with JERA, one of Japan's largest utilities; the perfect organisation at which to begin or progress your career in the commodities sector.

Join us, make a difference and help shape the future of energy.

Job Description:

Department

Our Power Trading function is responsible for all EDF Trading's commercial activities in Europe. The team covers fundamental analysis, building and executing trading strategies across the geographical markets in Europe.

Position purpose

Reporting to the Senior Power Trader, this role will support the Benelux Power business.

Main responsibilities

Being part of the Benelux desk team will give you an opportunity to have a hand-on experience on European power markets with a focus on Holland and Belgium.

You will have time to learn but also be challenged from day 1 by working directly next to the traders in a fast-paced environment.

This is a great opportunity to grow and start a career in power trading.

Main responsibilities

Help develop profitable trading strategies and assist with their implementation and management
Work with the power traders to identify growth opportunities for the business
Collaborate with market analysts and traders to provide support
Use a professional approach at all times and set high standards

Learning

Understand main drivers of continental power markets, specifically for Holland and Belgium
Understand proprietary trading models and all other fundamental analysis carried out by the desk and actively participate in the development of the analyses and contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of such work.

Trading

Get involved in the implementation and followup of strategies
Help traders to develop new areas of business using strong analytical skills

Support

Spreadsheet maintenance
Trade support
Additional adhoc projects

Compliance

Experience required

Graduate level in an analyticallybased discipline i.e. finance, maths, economics or science
Prior experience in trading or other front office role
Experience and understanding of working within energy markets
Knowledge of Dutch and Belgian power markets not required but is a plus
Market analysis/Trading/Power scheduler experience not required but is a plus
Dutch language knowledge not required but is a plus

Technical requirements