Intraday Power Trader

Key Skills

C++, Data Analysis, Effective communication skills, Java Programming, Python Programming, R Programming

Job Description

Salary: Competitive, DOE + performance-based bonus - 0% tax environment + Equity participation.

About Cobblestone Energy

Cobblestone Energy is an energy trading company, specializing in the Great Britain and European wholesale electricity markets. Founded in 2017, we are part of the next generation of companies defining the future of global commodity trading. Our advanced data analytics and extensive research drive profitable decision making, trading enough electricity every day to power a small country, and growing every day. Technology and risk management form the backbone of our business.

At Cobblestone Energy, we value diversity and believe in hiring extraordinary talent from around the world. Our flat organizational structure fosters a culture of innovation, giving team members complete ownership of their work and ensuring that ideas come from every level. We believe in providing unlimited growth opportunities to our people, along with constant feedback and support, which allows us to cover our vulnerabilities and grow as a team in new and interesting ways.

Cobblestone Values

• Lifelong learning with continuous reflection
• Independent thinking through a meritocracy of ideas
• The team is more important than the individual.
• Being the best in any market we enter
• Hiring and keeping only the most effective people
• Others must benefit from our existence.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Intraday-Power Trader with expertise in any European market to join our trading team. Your main responsibility will be to assist in developing and implementing trading strategies. You'll receive support from our Analytics and Tech teams, as well as other areas of the business. Our goal is to become a leader in this field, and this role provides an excellent opportunity for a skilled and ambitious individual who desires more ownership in their work.

What we offer in this role

• A full-time position on our Commercial team
• Committed and remarkably talented colleagues
• Highly competitive compensation dependent on your experience and what you bring to the role
• An exciting, challenging and fulfilling career
• An opportunity to work on new projects from scratch and make independent decisions.
• Equity participation for strong contributors, ensuring our interests are all aligned long term.

Responsibilities

• Trade European power either within market or across borders and generate consistent, positive P&L
• Conduct, evaluate, and act on market and fundamental analyses to drive profitable trading decisions
• Train, and mentor traders with varying levels of experience 

Requirements

• Demonstrable contribution to business growth with consistent track record of returns, trading in at least one European power market for at least 1-3 years
• Experience with trading strategy development and/or improvement
• Experience in training/mentoring traders is preferred
• Appreciation and understanding of available technologies for advancing our trading edge
• Programming (e.g. Python, Java, C++) skills are desirable, but not mandatory
• Resilience and determination to succeed
• Independent thinking with a growth mindset
• Very strong numerical, logical reasoning, and analytical skills.
• Experience in Algorithmic/Automated Trading is desirable but not mandatory