Derivatives Trader

Derivatives Trader

EDF Group

London, United Kingdom

This role consists in developing and managing a book of vanilla continental power, gas and EUA options.

Main Responsibilities

• Generating revenues from option and volatility strategies on power, gas 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 power or gas options trading or experience in asset backed trading
• Strong skills in Python, Excel, VBA and Data handling
• Strong Mathematical skills

Experience required

• Four years experience in European power or 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