Opportunities

Location: London, United Kingdom
Reference: OD00893
Type: Permanent

The role

• We are recruiting an experienced Principal Cloud DevOps Engineer to lead implementation of
  containerization strategy and support the ongoing design, development and management of an
  advanced data and analytics platform on AWS.
• Work on POCs and solution architecture for container orchestration systems and new platform
  components.
• Provisioning and automation of AWS Infrastructure using IaC.
• Collaborate with data engineers, application engineers and data scientists while working on
  CI/CD pipelines and MLOps.
• Implement platform observability, security and telemetry to ensure proactive monitoring and
  alerting of Cloud applications.

Your Background

• Minimum 5-10 years of hands-on Cloud DevOps experience.
• Minimum 2 years of technical leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering.
• Prior experience in Investment Bank is preferred.
• Strong experience in containerization and container orchestration engines especially EKS.
• Experience with Cloud Native ecosystem, K8s and GitOps continuous delivery tools.
• Experience working with IaC frameworks e.g., AWS CDK, Terraform, Cloud Formation.
• Programming experience using Python, Go and Rust is a plus.
• Knowledge of configuration management tools, Ansible or equivalent.
• Strong experience working with AWS IAM, data and analytics services.
• Experience with automation, monitoring, implementing CI/CD.
• Experience in building container images securely and image lifecycle management.
• AWS certifications are a plus.

Location: Geneva, Switzerland / London, United Kingdom
Reference: OD00896
Type: Permanent

The Quantitative Analyst is part of the Power and Gas team, delivering advanced analytics for the power and gas trading desk, ideally based in London. They are
responsible for providing high quality insights in the products markets across the Power/Natural Gas spectrum.

The role

• In-depth expertise in evaluating and assigning value to physical assets
• Assist the traders with ad hoc market analysis / insights.
• Maintain and improve existing pricing models
• Identify the right set of models and develops the right code / package to executethem.
• Evaluate the validity of the model (both scientifically as well as from a business perspective). Maybe rephrase(?) Understand the model limitations and the
  diMerence between model output and market fundamentals
• Generate trade ideas based on model outputs & Articulate insights and recommendations (based on model output) to respective key stakeholders.
• Support Origination activity and investment decisions.
• Communicating technical jargon in plain English to colleagues within the team.
• Prepare various reports and analysis for publishing internally.
• Maintain and improve teams IT capabilities.
• Develop systematic trading strategies for the Power/Natural Gas Market.

Your background

• The ideal candidate has strong background in quantitative skills (like statistics, mathematics, advanced computing, machine learning) and has applied those skills in solving real world problems, particularly in the power & gas business.
• Natural Gas Modelling: Advanced experience with diMerent forms of Power/Natural Gas modelling: Stack, Bid OMer, Interconnector.
• Applied Machine learning techniques: Good to have latest applied machine knowledge to improve models
  Statistics / Mathematics: Data Quality Analysis, Data identification, Hypothesis testing, distribution / probability theory.
• Data Science: Time series analysis, Object Oriented Programming, Business intelligence, Databases.
• Fundamental Knowledge: Good to understand the European Power/Natural Gas markets from fundamental perspective.

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Reference: OD00895
Type: Permanent

A highly skilled and experienced Intraday Power Trader to join European Power Markets trading team based in Copenhagen. In this crucial role, you will be responsible
for executing short-term trading strategies, analyzing market trends, and managing the company’s positions in real-time to maximize profits and minimize
risks.

The role

• Execute short-term trading strategies in the European Power Markets, leveraging your expertise to identify and capitalize on market opportunities
  Analyze market trends, price movements, and relevant data to identify trading opportunities and make informed decisions
• Manage and optimize the company’s positions in real-time, employing eJective risk management strategies to maximize profits and minimize risks
• Collaborate with analysts and other traders to develop and refine trading strategies, leveraging collective expertise and insights
• Ensure strict compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethical
  conduct.

Your Background

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in intraday trading within the European Power Markets, with a proven track record of success
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to interpret complex data sets
• Excellent decision-making abilities under pressure and in fast-paced environments, with the ability to think critically and act decisively
• Proficient in trading platforms and tools relevant to the European Power Markets, with a deep understanding of market dynamics and trading strategies
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate eJectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Reference: OD00892
Type: Permanent

As a Renewables Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with (inter)national
legislation regarding the incorporation of renewable fuels into mineral oils. You will work closely
with the Renewables Compliance team and other departments to maintain accurate biofuel
administrations and ensure timely submission of reports to the relevant authorities. Your role
includes verifying the sustainability documentation and contributing to the improvement of internal
processes.

The role

• Compile internal reports on biofuel flows within network.
• Ensure timely submission of sustainability documentation for clients.
• Cooperate with suppliers to ensure compliance with biofuel administration requirements.
• Participate in regulatory audits for successful certification.
• Support the submission of biofuel reports to national authorities.
• Monitor biofuel processes and suggest improvements.
• Signal risks related to biofuel transactions and recommend necessary internal controls.

Your background

• Experience with reporting and an affinity for legal texts. Experience in commodity markets is
  an advantage.
• Master’s degree in Business Economics, Accounting & Controlling, or similar fields.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbally. German/Dutch/French is considered beneficial.
• Affinity with ERP-systems
• Accurate, Structured and independent
• Excellent analytical and numerical talent
• Responsible, reliable, pro-active and result oriented

Location: London, United Kingdom
Reference: OD00845
Type: Permanent

One of our clients a global Energy Trading company has recieved mid year investement for various ETRM projects.  The first phase requires an ETRM Technical Business Analyst to lead the analysis, design and implementation of enhancements Endur systems.

The role:

• Leading the analysis of complex business requirements, mapping out processes and recommending ETRM system enhancements to support business objectives.
• Serving as the primary liaison between business units and IT, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Designing and overseeing the implementation of advanced ETRM solutions, including custom functionality, to enhance trading operations and risk management capabilities.
• Conducting thorough testing and validation of new system features, ensuring they meet stringent quality standards and business needs before rollout.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to Junior Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.

Your background

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a technical business analyst role in the energy trading sector.
• Tangible experience with Endur/Findur; including analysing and solving complex business problems, and understanding their architecture and customization capabilities, including integration.
• Extensive knowledge of energy trading and risk management (ETRM) Front-to-Back business processes; including trade exchange integration, trade capture, trade valuation, confirmations, invoicing and risk reporting.
• As a technical business analyst, strong working experience with T-SQL (SQL Server or Oracle) is required.
• Further knowledge of Python, Java or similar Scripting languages is preferred.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Financial and Physical North American Power and Gas Markets.
• Knowledge of US or EU Renewables Trading.
• Exceptional project management skills, with a proven track record of leading large-scale ETRM implementation or enhancement projects.
• Experience in designing in house ETRMs or migrating to different ETRMs is highly desirable.

Location: London, United Kingdom
Reference: OD00844
Type: Permanent / Contract

Global Power and Gas Trading company requires Endur Developer to join growing team. You will be joining at an exciting time as the new ETRM landscape is currently being scoped and your input will be crucial for the success of the new platform. You will be based in the London office working in a hybrid environment with 3-days per week on-site in the office.

The role

• Stakeholder management of Front Office to Back Office users; working closely to turn business requirements into technical solutions.
• Managing L3 Production Support issues and being able to shift priorities at short notice.
• Developing project plans, managing project scope, prioritizing requests and proactively resolving issues.
• Additional responsibilities in time:
• Being the key contact for global based ETRM solutions, whether BAU or special projects.
• Leading, and becoming an SME for, solutions set out in the ETRM Road Map.

Your Background

• Extensive application domain knowledge with Openlink Endur.
• Knowledge of ETRM Front-to-Back business processes; including trade exchange integration, trade capture, trade valuation, confirmations, invoicing, and risk reporting.
• Scripting abilities – Lightweight JVS/Java Development for OpenLink Endur.
• Experienced with T-SQL (SQL Server or Oracle).
• Experienced with REST APIs.

Beneficial

• Substantial working experience with Python.
• Experienced working in an agile techno-functional environment.
• Skilled in turning business requirements into technical solutions.
• Knowledge of Financial and Physical North American Power and Gas Markets.
• Knowledge of US or EU Renewables Trading.

Location: Zug, Switzerland
Reference: OD00839
Type: Permanent
In this position you will collaborate closely with front office traders and analysts in the team. You will make a valuable and tangible contribution to the company’s success with your analytical and market expertise.

The role:

• Provide short-term and medium-term analysis to support commercial activities of traders
• Develop pipeline models, conduct and track forecasting for supply and demand and gas exports
• Communicate identified risks related to forward analysis and vendors
• Further develop models by introducing new data and improve robustness with back testing
• Ensure your research and analysis is communicated to traders within appropriate timeframes

Your profile

• Relevant educational background in a quantitative field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in fundamental gas analysis gained within a trading environment
• Solid experience with Excel and VBA, additional programming experience an advantage
• Strong communication skills in English
• Focused, analytical, proactive and questioning mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast moving and energetic environment

Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Reference: OD00848
Type: Permanent

As a Software Engineer you will have a unique and exciting opportunity to join a young and dynamic company, committed to delivering value added services in the investment product space.

You will be part of the IT Development department, responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining key business applications and services for our client facing pricing and trading Constructor platform.

The role

• Full-stack software development with strong focus on business value maximization
• Close collaboration with business analysts and business stakeholders for requirement gathering
• Participation in regular scrum activities
• Pro-active participation on team-organized efforts for technical platform improvements
• Unit testing and collaboration with quality assurance team for regression testing
• Collaboration with business support team to ensure stability of productive systems
• Business fluency in English
• Capacity and flexibility for context switching
  Strong professional experience in Scala and functional software development in general
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with relational database systems
• Experience with API design
• Experience with microservice architectures
• Familiarity with agile methodologies

BENEFICIAL

• Knowledge of Akka / Cats / FS2 / Kafka / Docker / Kubernetes / Jenkins
• Professional experience in the financial industry
• Familiarity with CQRS and event sourcing

Location: London, United Kingdom
Reference: OD00827
Type: Permanent
Global Power and Gas Trading company requires Senior C# Developer due to expanding Front Office technology team.The role

• Design, develop and maintain software including trading robots for continuous and auction-based renewables trading.
• Work in a cross-functional team with engineers, business analysts, traders, data engineers and data scientists.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends in technology and continuously improve our code base, systems, and processes.
• Mentor junior members in the team by emphasizing code quality and conducting pull requests and code reviews.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or another technical field, and/or demonstrable industry experience.
• Sound understanding of, and working experience with, object-oriented, SOLID and asynchronous programming and design patterns in C#.
• Sound understanding of, and working experience with, microservice architecture, domain-driven design, well-designed APIs and efficient algorithms.
• Demonstrable experience in C# Server Side; messaging Middleware RabbitMQ/MSMQ/Tib EMS/etc; exchange APIs EPEX/ICE/CME/Trayport etc; SQL Server or Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL; git
• DevOps mindset with appreciation to work in a cloud-native and container-driven environment (partly on-premises and partly AWS).
• Knowledge of tech stacks ASP.NET Core, SignalR, OpenAPI, RabbitMQ, Microsoft SQL Server, Redis, ZeroMQ is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with ReactJS, Python, WPF is desirable but not essential.
• Domain knowledge in the energy sector and/or Real Time trading algorithms is desirable but not essential

Your background

• Passion for delivering clean code and working with a test-driven mindset
• Proactive, pragmatic problem solver with a strong bias for action
• Actively help yourself and others to be successful
• A positive, team-oriented mindset, and a passion for mentoring and sharing knowledge
• Self-starter, requiring little supervision or guidance
• Shows ownership and accountability in all aspects of work
• Comfortable in a startup environment with less structure and driven by deadlines
• Continuously learn and challenge the status quo

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Reference: OD00829
Type: Permanent

You will be responsible for further developing our structured trading activities, managing and optimizing our non-linear risks and adding value to the gas portfolio. You will be in close dialogue with team members and other teams on the trade floor to achieve these goals. You will constantly be challenged to identify new opportunities in the market and to be innovative in your
approach.

The role:

• Structure, negotiation and execute structured gas transactions (including swing products, spread options, virtual storages, vanilla options etc.)
• Managing and optimize the non-linear risks in our portfolio
• Build client relations through face-to-face interactions
• Develop, test, and execute new trading strategies and improve existing ones
• Participating in portfolio construction, challenge consensus view and monitor exposure.

Your Background

• Relevant energy sector experience.
• Thorough understanding of European energy fundamentals
• An established network in the Gas structured market
• Very strong team player
• Degree qualification in a numerate discipline (Finance, Economics, Engineering or Physics, etc.)
• Enjoy responsibility and take active part in development of the desk
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Result-orientated mindset with focus on delivery
• Good English skills, written and verbal (preferable additional language skills).

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Reference: OD00824
Type: Permanent

Global Oil Trading company requires Senior Demurrage Analyst to join international team.

*******ONLY EU CITIZENS WILL BE CONSIDERED******

The role

• Demurrage claims processing process. With your knowledge of demurrage regulations you are able to operational lead the demurrage team in the process and use this knowledge in the negotiations with barge owners and counterparts.
• Assessing commercial contracts for both the purchase and sale of products and freight and provide its input on demurrage risks and optionalities. Also give advice before (term) deals are concluded.
• Continuously explore value chain for demurrage related optionalities and improve/ further automate demurrage processes according to the annual department & personal goals.
• Chasing the approval / payment of outstanding demurrage claims, for this it will be necessary to travel regularly to the different suppliers and become visible at network events.
• Enlarging the claimed / received amounts and improve current processes and work methods.
• Training of the commercial and operational people on the impact of demurrage on their daily work and create awareness.
• KPI follow up and improvement, such as;
• Deduct the amount reserved for doubtful debtors
• Decrease the lead time of unpaid invoices
• Business improvements (reports / training / GT&C’s / etc)
• Discuss demurrage results with the commercial managers on the basis of reports (that you constantly improve) and advise them based on your expertise.

Your Background

• Bachelor degree (HBO) or demonstrably equivalent level;
• Five years of relevant work experience;
• Knowledge of or affinity with the oil sector and its related products;
• Knowledge of or affinity with barges & vessels is a benefit.Bachelor degree (HBO) or demonstrably equivalent level
• Strong communication skills (both Dutch and English, preferably German as well)
• Accuracy and sense of systematics
• Stress resistant
• Proactive and driven
• Strong negotiating skills
• Team player: Flexible, energetic and able to perform in a rapidly changing environment

Location: London, United Kingdom
Reference: OD00812
Type: Contract

Global Oil Trading major required Senior LNG Business Analyst.  You will be responsible for the analysis and implementation of business processes and the specification of software solutions to support those processes.

Working on a global LNG ETRM projects primarily across back office, finance and settlement. The BA will have exposure to LNG trading and finance processes and be able to demonstrate the ability to implement business change initiatives

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Working in a dynamic environment to manage priorities and manage business expectations
• Working closely with a wide range of key business stakeholders (front, middle, back office) to understand requirements (functional & non-functional), running workshops and writing up results.
• Assist in the set-up of and valuation of standard trading products
• Able to understand and support the day to day needs of the trading desks
• Lead the implementation of System based solutions
• Provide assistance as required to other projects
• Gather business requirements and model business processes
• Describe solutions at a functional level including key assumptions and dependencies.
• Describe business processes the solution is expected to cover as well as the impact of the changes to be delivered.
• Chasing down point detail issues on requirements, brokering decisions and achieving consensus
• Support the creation of a test strategies/cases and execute these
• Supporting technical resources involved in designing the solution to ensure full coverage of business processes and requirements
• Supporting decision-making around the phased delivery of the solution
• Assist with change management activities including benefits realisation planning, training and communications.
• Assist with estimating level of effort involved in future phases.
• Work autonomously and within a team to deliver technology enabled business change.

Your Background

• Extensive LNG Trading expertise.
• A background working with ETRM systems
• Experience of Oil and Power.
• Product control & finance functions
• Strong understanding of the data flows within an energy trading business
• Understanding of trading and financial terminology.
• Experience of specifying and writing functional specifications and business requirements for development teams is essential.

Location: London, United Kingdom
Reference: OD00815
Type: Contract

Global LNG and Shipping Major requires Senior ETRM Business Analyst to join global team. The role is working on an application implementation including documenting business requirements, creating and executing test cases, application configuration, report building, supporting users during acceptance testing and post go live. Understanding the trading lifecycle is essential to being able to translate business requirements into IT specifications.

 The role:

You will be working with the Architect leads and different business areas to gather requirement for documenting, design, configuration, testing and support of the OpenLink Endur application and its interfaces as it relates to the LNG business unit.

This will be to remodel all deals for LNG/Shipping and simplify the Interfaces feeding data into Endur.

 Your background:

• 10 years recent experience as a Business Analyst using the OpenLink Endur or any other ETRM application.
• Ability to interact with business/user community to determine functional or technical requirements, to perform custom reporting, or to solve specific application problems or issues.Responsible for actively participating in design, configuration and testing of Endur, shipping and pricing applications.Create and execute test plans for the solutions.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Exposure to the full deal lifecycle including the following:
• Trading Entry & position Management
• Valuation & Risk Management
• Shipping operations using Veson IMOS or any other application
• Industry Interfaces ie Trayport, ICE, CME
• Operations/Logistics/Nominations (Gas & LNG)
• Invoicing & Settlements
• Market Data Feeds and Curve Management (ZEMA)
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills

Location: Zug, Switzerland / Hamburg, Germany
Reference: OD00815
Type: Permanent

Due to extensive Investment in ETRM systems global this Oil Trading company is expanding its operations in both Switzerland and Germany through a portfolio of initiatives.  ETRM Application Support Analysts are required in their Zug and Hamburg offices.

 Responsibilities:

• Provide 1st and 2nd level business applications support and training to users on day to day issues. Work closely with users to determine issues and propose solutions.
• Operation and problem solving of business applications including monitoring of jobs, interfaces and server functions.
• Response and resolution management of day-to-day user issues related to all types of IT systems
• Serve as a bridge between users and the business applications (development) team or the third level support (internal BAs/ external party).
• Specify, design, implement, document and test business application solutions that integrate consistently into the existing IT system landscape.
• Manage changes and small projects with sound change/ project management methods.
• Main responsibility is the (in-house developed) ETRM application is using.

 Qualification:

• Working experience of 3+ years in the field of supporting, implementing and extending enterprise business applications such as packaged ERP systems, ETRM systems and/ or custom software in the commodities trading or oil refining business including the following processes and functionalities:
• P & L and exposure reporting
• Pricing, mark-to-market and valuation
• Bulk logistics/ operations
• Derivatives trading and back office
• Transaction settlement and interfacing into accounting
• Some exposure to IT projects, in different roles over the whole project lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good analytical and technical skills (SQL, SharePoint, basic programming) as well as a good perception of user needs and business processes.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft products (especially Excel).
• Ability and willingness to learn about new technologies and extend the knowledge to different fields.
• Good English language skills (verbal & writing), German is a strong advantage.

 Personal Characteristics:

• Proactive and customer focused ‘make it work’ mentality
• Flexibility on adapting work hours to ongoing tasks
• International travel required on case by case basis
• Can work independently and report to his manager
• Well organized and disciplined
• Takes ‘ownership’ of outcome and comfortable in a pressured environment

Location: Zug, Switzerland
Reference: OD00794
Type: Permanent

Global Oil Trading firm requires Senior Physical Commodities Business Analyst to join growing team.

The role will involve:

• Analysing bugs fix and small enhancements; either by providing guidance to the support or development team or writing business and technical specifications or testing the deliverables.
• Being available for second level support question from Front office. Ops and Risk teams;typically providing guidance for booking complex trades, investigating Pnl and risk
• issues/questions, investigating EOD batch failures when support cannot help.• Providing input for strategic initiative: writing business specification or doing proof of concepts; Estimating duration /planning.
• Liaising with vendors or external consultants on major projects (upgrade, migration, etc…)

Your Background:

• 5 Years+ experience of physical commodities as a Business analyst within (Oil, Metals or Agri)
• Proven track record of delivering physical commodity IT projects; experience with Front Office user is a plus.• In depth knowledge of Front to Back financial process ( Trade booking, Scheduling, Risk,
• Invoicing, Settlement)
• Technical Background in any third party System ( Aspect, Openlink, Triplepoint, Allegro, Symphony etc)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work under pressure, diligence.

Location: Denmark
Reference: OD00396
Type: Permanent

Global Energy Trading company is looking for a Power Trader to work within Continental European Electricity markets. The position position will be working with an established desk who are looking to expand.

The role:

• Optimize asset portfolio value within the European Power market.
• Trading daily on various exchanges, auctions and OTC markets within Continental Europe.
• Implementing and developing hedging and trading strategies.
• Working with other energy trading companies, investment banks and other trading houses.

Background:

• Academic background ideally up to MSc level within Finance, Economics or Mathematics.
• Work well under pressure and you able to multi task at a number of levels.
• You have a background within the Power Trading market especially within Continental Europe.
• Strong Analysis skills.
• Excellent Communication skills.

Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Reference: OD00748
Type:  Permanent

The role:

• IT Focal point for designated business areas for requests, projects and issues management/escalation.
• The primary business area will be Shipping and Freight but may be asked to focus on other areas.
• Maintain and update list of key requirements and projects.
• Understand business needs and prioritize requests regularly with business owners by business area.
• Capture and document/spec. business requirements, to be submitted to delivery teams. In case a request is referred to a different team (incl. infrastructure teams), oversee/project manage activity.
• Provide guidance and advice to business owners on IT matters, IT policy and project management processes for new IT-project-needs.
• High priority requests will be assigned to a delivery team, based on business urgency and criticality.
• Ability to deliver quick-wins where required, hence certain IT technical skills will be essential.
• Schedule and manage rollouts (UAT, training, hyper care).
• Contribute to 3^rd level support to help resolve business issues.

Background:

• Highly motivated and committed team player and able to show proactivity and resourcefulness.
• Deep understanding of the end to end Trading Lifecycle for physical commodities, preferably within the Oil, Energy, Freight industry.
• Good knowledge of CTRM, freight chartering (e.g. IMOS) applications and related financial systems and processes in a Trading-environment.
• Experience of min. 5 years in a Business Analyst role deploying similar business environments.
• Experience of Freight and Shipping projects in a business facing role.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to interact with users at all levels, as well as with other technical/IT colleagues from various countries and cultures.
• Understanding of Agile methodology, artifacts (user stories, acceptance tests) and Change Control processes.
• Demonstrate leadership and abilities to manage issues cope in difficult situations and find solutions/options to problems or facilitate escalation for ensuring projects move forward.
• Highly organized, service oriented, possesses problem solving skills and able to cope in difficult situations in a fast-moving trading environment.
• Thorough, pay attention to detail/QA, disciplined and methodical.
• Project management experience.
• Good knowledge on various IT and analytics tools will be a plus, e.g. report writing, SQL Server/other relational DBs; reporting, BI tools (Tableau/Click-view), complex spreadsheets, scripting and other related tools for assisting power users in delivering quick-wins.
• Possess good communication skills in a multicultural global environment.
• Fluent in English with excellent drafting skills, spoken French a benefit.

Location: Zug, Switzerland
Reference: OD00788
Type: Permanent

Market Risk Analyst is required for a global Oil Trading company based in Zug, Switzerland.

The role

You will be replacing an experienced Risk Analyst in our Zug office. The Risk Analyst is responsible for preparing and analyzing daily profit and loss for commodity trading desks, including the monitoring of positions. The analyst will gain an understanding of the types of transactions and strategies used by the trading desk to understand the risks within the trade book and ensure that deals and their profit and exposures are accurately represented. The individual will be responsible for ensuring the mark-to-market, position reports provided to management and traders are timely and accurate. This position provides key analytical and trading support to the global organization. This position is a primary link between the various trading locations.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report and explain profit movements, mark-to-market, positions and Risk Values on a daily basis for trading desks with reference to prices, correlations and position changes.
• Understand key price indices used by the desk and the construction of forward curves. Maintain and evaluate quantitative market data including price series from brokers, 3rd parties and trader assessments, volatilities, correlations and volumes.
• Understand trading account structure and exposures and profit generated by the transaction types in the book.
• Provide monthly analysis of the gains & losses resulting from trading strategies employed by the desk.
• Provide ad hoc analysis for queries relating to impact of new deals, P&L, positions and/or risk values using trading info and systems. Develop suitable exposure measurement and reporting methodologies for new product and structured contract offerings. Ensure forward parcels are appropriately valued and provide input into monthly financial close processes and annual disclosure requirements. Serve as backup analyst for other books and be available for shortterm projects.
• Liaise with other Risk Analysts globally to ensure consistency of approach, particularly across similar trading books.
• Ensure activities are carried out in compliance with external regulation and Financial Reporting requirements, mandates and policies.

REQUIREMENTS

• The nature of the work requires an individual with strong analytical skills, acute attention to detail, an inquisitive mind, and a desire to understand exactly how money is made in Trading. The incumbent must be highly self-motivated and have strong communication skills and an outgoing and confident personality allowing them to interact with (and challenge) the traders effectively on a daily basis.
• Strong Excel skills, VBA / Macro skills are important and MATLAB knowledge would be a distinct advantage. Familiarity with Trading systems is advantageous, but specific skills can be taught on the job. A significant amount of the workload is time sensitive therefore strong organizational and time management skills are important.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in mathematics, economics, engineering, business/commerce or a related field.
• Relevant Energy industry experience preferred, with background in derivatives trading or physical crude/products/gas/power.
• Understanding of energy, freight & derivative markets and market Risk Management fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Value at Risk measures.
• Understanding of Fair Value and Derivative recognition concepts.
• Ability to multi-task with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform under rigid deadlines.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel.
• MATLAB knowledge preferable.
• Experience using Risk Management systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• Self motivated individual who functions well in a team environment.

Location: Zug. Switzerland
Reference: OD00432
Type: Permanent

Commodity Trading firm is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join their existing team on a expanding project.

The role:

• Working in a team and delivering results within an agile environment.
• Analysis of business requirements and translation into technical solutions.
• Web development of new intuitive Front End solutions as well as maintenance and extension of existing applications.
• Guarantee of consistent approach and maintainable code.
• Communication with internal clients, other team members and project leaders.
• Implementation of Unit and Integration tests.

Technical Skills:

• Backend: Java EE and/or Spring, Spring Boot beneficial, XML, JSON/REST, Hibernate, JUnit
• Front End: HTML5, JavaScript, Typescript beneficial; knowledge in one of AngularJS, Angular 2 or React/Redux
• Build: Maven; knowledge in Webpack, Gulp or Grunt beneficial
• Experience with Microservices architecture and development welcomed

Your Background:

• Minimum 5 years of Java experience
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
• Self-driven and proud to take ownership
• Interested in continuing to work with web technologies and UI design
• With strong language skills a high English standard is required; German is a plus Trading background beneficial