Options Trading Analyst / Junior Options Trader in Düsseldorf bei Statkraft

Company Description

Title: Options Trading Analyst / Junior Options Trader

Location: Dusseldorf/London/Oslo

Why Statkraft?

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us.

Working in Trading:

Statkraft trades energy products in more than 20 countries and is active on 13 energy exchanges. Our proprietary trading strategy is mainly operated from Oslo, Düsseldorf, London and the Unites States, trading power, natural gas, emission certificates, oil and petroleum products in the global markets.

The Proprietary Trading department at Statkraft is known for its innovative and data-driven approach, and our team members are expected to have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a passion for renewable energy. Collaboration is a key part of the culture in Trading and employees work closely with other teams within the company. Working in Proprietary Trading at Statkraft offers opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing company that is at the forefront of the energy transition, while gaining valuable experience in the fast-paced and exciting world of energy trading.

Job Description

The Options Trading team develops both technical and systematic strategies in many energy markets that Statkraft Trading is active in using standardized linear and non-linear products (options). The team manages a cross-commodity options book, trades volatility and acts as market maker on power, gas and emission options markets.

The role will report directly to the Head of Options Trading and responsibilities include:

• Support the head options trader in managing the positions across different commodities (Power, Gas, Carbon, Coal, Oil, etc.)
• Follow options market, fit volatility models, execute trades, manage risk
• Constantly learn and adapt trading approaches
• Work on systematic trading strategies
• Build models, analysis, dashboards and reports in python

Qualifications

• Degree in the area of Finance, Science, or Engineering with strong quantitative focus
• Strong analytical skills and commercial mindset
• Strong coding, model development and data science skills in Python
• Passion for the markets and a desire to seize trading opportunities
• Advantageous: Experience in pricing options using black-scholes or other volatility models
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate well, also with external counterparties and brokers

Additional Information

What we offer

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• Professional and personal development in an exciting company
• A positive working environment characterised by competence, responsibility and innovation
• A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes
• Making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be el