Junior Gas Options Trader - Hamburg, Deutschland - Vattenfall

Vattenfall

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Hamburg, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

About the job

At Vattenfall, we don't just "do energy", we exist to help our customers power their lives in ever climate smarter ways and free from fossil fuel within one generation.

If you are looking for interesting challenges and the opportunity to be part of this change, then join our diverse and talented team and make a difference.

Our Business Area (BA) Markets is looking for the right person to fill the position as

Junior Gas Options Trader

for our office in Hamburg.

Your key responsibilities:

Develop and implement trading strategies for options, storages and structured products
Monitor gas and options market trends and dynamics. Employ volatility models to analyze and predict market behavior
Execute trades based on identified opportunities while managing associated risks effectively
Manage the existing options and structured portfolio with a focus on vanilla options and structured products such as storage
Develop and extend our options portfolio and actively pursue additional risk structures
Collaborate closely with traders and analysts to share insights, discuss trading ideas, and coordinate trading activities to maximize trading desk performance
Adhere to and further develop the company's trading standards and best practices
Be part of the Gas Markets Trading department and contribute to its commercial success

Profile:

Your profile:

Demonstrated knowledge of financial markets, ideally in commodities and derivatives, with a focus on options trading
Proficiency in programming, model development and data science skills in Python
Understanding of risk management principles and the ability to assess and mitigate trading risks effectively. Demonstrated ability and willingness to take calculated risks in trading activities, coupled with an understanding of riskreward dynamics
Strong analytical abilities with the capability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing environment
Sound quantitative analysis and mathematical modeling skills
Understanding and knowledge of the whole energy commodity complex, especially gas is a plus
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with various internal stakeholders
Fluency in English (both written and spoken); additional languages advantageous, such as German
Entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to grow a new business
Result oriented, independent working method with high reliability and readiness to take on responsibility

Additional information

Benefits:

Your development is a priority at Vattenfall BA Markets. Your professional journey will benefit from working in the exciting industry of energy trading, and in interdisciplinary teams.

To support your career, we offer opportunities to grow through training, job rotations, talent programs and a working environment that stimulates learning.

Our work culture at Vattenfall is excellent. We have an open corporate culture with flat hierarchies. Modern and flexible working conditions, including mobile work, promote wellbeing. In Germany, our work week consists of 37.5 hours with, in many cases, the possibility to work part-time.

Up to 49% of your working time can be mobile work, and you are entitled to 30 days of vacation per year.

Your health is important to us. We provide several health programs and support throughout potentially challenging life situations.

Your colleagues will be another highlight. We employ inspiring people with diverse backgrounds. Together with our culture and your tasks, they form an interesting and fun place to work.

Additionally, we offer retirement planning with a company pension scheme, a subsidised public transport ticket and a job bike. Mid of 2024, we will move into our new state of the art building next to Elbbrücken. Until then you can find our office in the heart of Hamburg.

More information

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity.

Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a preemployment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, called Validata. In addition, a certificate of good conduct (i.e. criminal record certificate) is required for certain positions._

About the company

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately employees.

For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people's homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation.

We now want to make fossil-free living poss