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Job Description
Position Overview:
A prestigious global bank headquartered in London is seeking a talented Gas and Power Flow Trader to join their esteemed trading desk.
The Gas and Power Flow Trader will play a pivotal role in executing trading strategies, managing positions, and optimizing profitability in the gas and power markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of gas and power markets, including supply and demand dynamics, infrastructure constraints, regulatory developments, and market trends to identify trading opportunities.
- Trading Execution: Execute trades in the gas and power markets, including physical and financial products, to capitalize on market inefficiencies, manage flows, and optimize profitability.
- Position Management: Manage a portfolio of gas and power positions, including spot and forward contracts, options, and other derivatives, while adhering to risk limits and compliance requirements.
- Flow Trading: Actively participate in flow trading activities, including market making, liquidity provision, and order execution, to facilitate client transactions and enhance trading desk revenue.
- Risk Management: Monitor and manage market risk, credit risk, and operational risk associated with trading activities, utilizing risk management tools, models, and strategies to mitigate risk exposures.
- Client Relationships: Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients, counterparties, and brokers to facilitate trading activities, source liquidity, and gather market intelligence.
- Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, structuring, research, and risk management, to develop and execute trading strategies and achieve business objectives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in gas and power trading, with a strong track record of success in flow trading and market making.
- Deep understanding of gas and power markets, including physical and financial products, market structures, trading protocols, and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent quantitative skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis, quantitative modeling, and risk management techniques.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Proficiency in trading systems and software, including experience with electronic trading platforms, market data analysis tools, and risk management systems.
- Knowledge of energy derivatives, options pricing, and volatility trading strategies is a plus.