We are a peculiar company that has decided to “challenge” the giants of the energy sector and bring our customers not just electricity and gas, but a whole new energy. Energy is the heart and the engine of Illumia. It is what we provide to our more than one million customers in the form of electricity and gas, but not only. We have the courage to face new challenges and the confidence to face new opportunities. We are over 300 people with the tension to always do better!
Job Position:
If you choose to share your energy with us, you will join the Gas Trading Desk in a dynamic and fast-paced business environment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop, optimise and execute gas trading strategies in key EU countries from day one. To be successful in this role, you will need experience of natural gas markets and a thorough understanding of gas fundamentals, logistics and the wider energy market complex. We are looking for a new team member who is ambitious, structured, focused and a motivated team player.
To do list (what you will do):

Develop and implement profitable trading strategies
Work with the algorithmic and systematic trading team
Execute trades day ahead and along the curve
Identify and research ways to improve existing trading strategies
Maximise PL with compliance framework
Manage VaR limit assigned by Head of Trading
Suggest data analysis to internal analyst team to generate profitable trading strategies

Required experience (also known as hard skills):

At least 2 or 4 years’ experience in EU Markets gas trading or cross-commodity trading
Proven track record in gas trading
Strong business acumen combined with entrepreneurial flair
Strong personal interest in financial markets, trading and options
Master’s Degree in Statistics, Physics, Mathematics, Economics and Finance (or scientific disciplines)
Good knowledge of the English language
Nice to have: IT skills like Python, C#, R, VBA

Soft Skills (our favourites!):

Excellent communication and collaborative skills
Ability to make quick decisions under pressure
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Proactive approach to overcome challenges
Able to work well under pressure
Results-oriented and able to manage priorities
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational and work planning skills
Willing to work in a team

What to expect:

A contractual framework tailored to you, taking into account your experience and skills
A young and dynamic working environment
A set of goods and services to support you at work and at home
Cultural, sporting and value-based initiatives and events dedicated to you;
A headquarters… out of this world!


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