IN SHORT
You will be responsible to identify, develop and execute trading strategies for SEFE-MT in the Oil and Energy markets to develop fuel spreads, time spreads, locational and directional opportunities via plain vanilla or complex derivatives.
WHAT WILL YOU DO
Develop and execute trading strategies across the oil and energy markets, with a strong focus on identifying price drivers and uncovering value through arbitrage, refining margins, and seasonal dynamics. Contribute to fundamental market analysis and modelling, with the ability to build proprietary models and work closely with analysts to enhance insights. Support bilateral trading and origination activities while actively collaborating across teams to drive informed, commercially sound trading decisions. You will also:
- Work with the analysts and traders to develop wider market strategies.
- Collaborate with quants and contribute to analysis of quantitative and systematic opportunities.
- Follow, understand and be able to explain news stories about paper and physical oil markets, companies and regulations.
- Work with the gas, oil, LNG, power and emissions traders to develop and execute cross commodity strategies.
- Work with developers to drive the advancement of proprietary infrastructure and technology.
- Accurate daily reporting of trades, positions and P&L. Management of trading risk; within agreed limits and due regard to market liquidity.
WHAT WILL YOU BRING
Demonstrated track record of consistent revenue generation, with the ability to make sound decisions in time-critical situations. Strong experience operating within highly commercial, performance-driven environments, combined with detailed knowledge of crude oil and refined product markets. You will also:
- Able to work independently, and across the trading team and wider organisation.
- Able to explain a complex technical subject to an audience of differing skills and experience.
- Several years trading in the crude oil and refined product markets.
- Knowledge and experience of options trading and gas & power trading would be a big plus
- Strong business and organisational skills. IT and programming skills. Fluent in English.
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience.
ABOUT US
SEFE is an international energy company anchored in Europe, delivering energy solutions that ensure reliable and affordable supply. Our activities span the entire energy value chain – from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. With decades of trading expertise and a growing LNG portfolio, SEFE is one of Europe’s leading suppliers to industrial customers, providing more than 200 TWh of gas and power each year. We supply over 50,000 clients, from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies, we support our customers on their decarbonisation journey and contribute to the energy transition. SEFE employs over 2,000 people worldwide and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.
Securing energy – now and for the future.
OUR BENEFITS
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills, and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution.
In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive range of financial, lifestyle and wellness benefits with the flexibility to follow a hybrid working model.
- bonus earning potential
- non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
- buy / sell holidays
- life assurance
- medical and dental insurance (family cover)
- range of optional flexible benefits
We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.
Join SEFE and help us secure energy supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow