ICE Trader

Trafigura • Denver, CO

10d

About The Position

At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Oil & Petroleum Products, Gas and Power, and Metals and Minerals, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable. We are committed to responsible business practices and believe that the supply of energy and raw materials is essential for growth, development and prosperity. We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. And we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains. A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds. Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 13,000 people working in 48 countries. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nala Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects. We are looking for an ICE Trader to develop and execute trading strategies focused on the Power or Natural Gas markets traded on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). Main objectives of the role are to generate profitable trading opportunities by employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis techniques and to trade Power and Natural Gas products on the ICE platform by developing and executing effective trading strategies, leveraging market analysis, risk management, and weather data interpretation.

Requirements

• Experience in understanding weather data and report types to form informed trading decisions.
• Experienced C#, Python or R user
• Experience in managing massive amounts of information through numbers, with rigorous analysis performed in near Real-Time to funnel them into different trading opportunities across ICE products.
• Proven track record of PnL generation in ICE markets.
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and changing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred advanced degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent.
• Computation Finance educational background with trading experience in a commodity market would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ICE trading strategies focused on Power or Natural gas markets, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis.
• Execute trades across various power products, including but not limited to Balmonth, day-ahead, real-time, futures, and options contracts.
• Analyze market data, monitor price trends, and assess risk factors to make informed trading decisions.
• Monitor and manage trading positions to ensure optimal risk management and portfolio performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees