Derivatives Trader
About this role
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.
Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits, which include (location dependent) hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessments, corporate gym memberships, an electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities, and much more.
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 750 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, 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.
Join us, make a difference, and help shape the future of energy.
Job Description:
Department
Gas Flexibility & Derivatives Trading
Position purpose
This role consists in developing and managing a book of vanilla gas, brent and EUA options
Main Responsibilities
- Generating revenues from option and volatility strategies on gas, brent and EUA
- Trading liquid energy market options and market making illiquid ones.
- Implementing trading strategies with supporting quantitative analysis
- Designing and developing pricing models and desk tools for vanilla derivatives products
- Comply with all regulatory guidelines and relevant authorities
- This role is subject to the Front Office Supervision Procedures and you are required to adhere to them at all times and attest that you have read and understood them on an annual basis
Requirements
- Degree in a statistical/mathematical/quantitative subject or relevant equivalent experience
- Experience in European gas options trading or experience in asset backed trading
- Strong skills in Python, Excel, VBA and Data handling
- Strong Mathematical skills
Experience required
- At least four years experience in European gas options trading or other energy options trading
Person specification
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent analytical / statistical and quantitative skills
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment is essential
- Proactive
- Highly motivated and ambitious – an aptitude for development in trading
Hours of work:
40 hours per week
Company at a glance
EDF Trading is a leader in the international wholesale energy markets. We manage a portfolio of assets which give us the ability to source, supply, transport, store, blend and convert physical commodities around the world. These capabilities enable us to deliver essential asset optimisation services, risk management and wholesale market access to the EDF Group and our third-party customers, helping them to realise the value inherent in their asset portfolios.
EDF Trading is active in the electricity, natural gas, LPG, oil and environmental products markets. We are also active in the LNG and coal and freight markets via JERA Global Markets. We are one of the largest wholesale market traders in Europe for power and gas. In North America, we are one of the leading marketers of gas and power and one of the main providers of generation services for power generation companies.
We are a 100% owned subsidiary of EDF SA., one of the world’s biggest electricity generators and a leader in low-carbon production.
EDF Trading recognises the importance of attracting, retaining and developing diverse world-class professionals. We identify, foster and reward all talent, valuing and leveraging the diversity amongst our people to offer creative and innovative products and services to the EDF Group and our third-party customers. We have a culture that enables us to be forward thinking and agile and at EDF Trading, individuals can really make a difference. Everyone shares a common vision and a team spirit that encourages people to make things happen. EDFT is about working together, embracing the challenge and delivering exceptional customer service.
With offices in London (Headquarters), Paris, Houston and Singapore, we have a cosmopolitan mix of more than 35 nationalities from our global employee base of around 800 people.
Photo: c. EDF
Top Benefits
- Hybrid Working
- Personal Pension Plan
- Private Medical Insurance
- Private Dental Insurance
- Bi-annual Health Assessments
- Corporate Gym Memberships
- Electric Car Lease Programme
- Childcare Vouchers
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
- Volunteering Opportunities
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