Trader - Market Making (Energy)
We are seeking a Trader with hands-on experience in energy markets and OTC trading. The role requires strong pricing judgement, disciplined risk management, and the ability to work effectively as part of a trading team contributing to overall desk performance.
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Energy, or a related discipline.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in commodities trading, market making, energy markets, or related roles.
- Experience operating in an OTC trading environment, including quoting, execution, and position management.
- Working knowledge of energy products such as crude oil, refined products, LNG, or related derivatives.
- Strong commercial judgement with the ability to price risk and identify trading opportunities.
- Familiarity with risk limits, daily P&L reporting, and position monitoring.
- Python or data analysis skills are advantageous but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Market Making & Pricing
Provide two-way pricing and liquidity in OTC energy markets, maintaining competitive bid/ask spreads while managing inventory and market exposure in coordination with the trading team. - Position & Risk Management
Actively manage trading positions within agreed risk parameters, working closely with team members to monitor exposure and implement appropriate hedging strategies. - P&L Responsibility (Individual & Team Level)
Contribute to trading P&L with accountability at both an individual and team level, working collaboratively to optimize overall desk performance and risk-adjusted returns. - Trade Execution & Controls
Ensure accurate trade booking, confirmations, and daily reconciliation of positions and P&L in coordination with operations and risk teams. - Market Analysis & Strategy Contribution
Share market insights, flow observations, and pricing ideas to support collective trading strategies and improve market-making effectiveness. - Client & Counterparty Interaction
Engage with clients and counterparties, providing market color, pricing guidance, and trade ideas aligned with prevailing market conditions. - Process & Workflow Improvement
Identify inefficiencies in trading, risk monitoring, or reporting processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- A strong team player who contributes actively to shared trading objectives.
- Experience managing live market risk within a collaborative trading environment.
- Sound judgement under pressure and the ability to balance speed with discipline.
- A commercial mindset with accountability for collective outcomes rather than individual silos.
