Power trader for Singapore trading desk
Do you have a proven track record in power trading? Or do you have experience in financial markets and a desire to enter the dynamic world of power trading?
Here’s what the job entails
As a Power Trader, your primary responsibility will be to optimize Danske Commodities’ portfolio, including wind, solar, and consumption assets. Specifically, your areas of responsibility will include:
trading power across Europe and managing the Intraday Power Trading portfolio in active grids
conducting, evaluating, and acting on market analyses
developing trading strategies and tools based on quantitative setup, in collaboration with other teams
participating in the team’s 24/7 trading shift scheme, handling European night hours from Singapore day shifts, together with three other colleagues based in Singapore
Meet the team
As our new trader, you will join Danske Commodities’ Intraday Power Trading team, which trades power 24/7. In addition to trading, we continuously analyze the market and seek new opportunities that can be integrated into our advanced algorithmic trading setup. You will be part of our Singapore power trading desk, which is connected to our headquarters team in Aarhus, Denmark. Our team consists of 20 trading professionals, covering both asset trading and proprietary trading.
We foster a culture of trust, openness, and transparency. We support each other and rely on teamwork to run a 24/7 trading operation. Our team is highly motivated, always striving for great results and looking for ways to improve.
In an ever-changing intraday market driven by volatile supply and demand in Europe, you will most likely never experience a dull day when trading from our Singapore desk.
But enough about us… over to you!
Working in a dynamic, short-term trading environment, you thrive on fast decision-making and can keep a cool head under pressure. You are able to analyze, act quickly, and reflect on your decisions—continuous improvement is key to our success.
We expect that you:
have a proven track record in power trading or 1–2 years of financial trading experience
alternatively, have recently graduated in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field, and demonstrate exceptional academic credentials combined with outstanding curiosity and eagerness to learn
are interested in trading and bringing motivation to the team
know the basics of coding in SQL, R, Python or similar is a plus, but not a strict requirement
are proficient in English, both written and verbal
Singaporean citizen or PR holder (due to long-term workforce stability)
Please note that prior knowledge of the energy sector is not required for this role.
We’ll take good care of you
At Danske Commodities, we take great care of our people. Joining us means you’ll get a lot of great perks – including social events, cultural experiences, tasty food and benefits to better your health, your life and your future.
Here are some of the benefits we offer our employees:
Shape your developmenttailored growth plans, 100+ DC University courses & Harvard Learning access
Global career pathsas part of our parent company, Equinor’s 20,000-strong international network
Pension contribution in accordance with CPF
Compensation for working weekend shifts.
Bonus scheme
Paid at home internet and equipment including a mobile phone with subscription and a laptop
All compulsory insurances as well as some extraordinary insurances, such as a company travel insurance and health care scheme
Free fruit, snacks and beverages throughout the day
Free, healthy lunch delivery 3 times a week
... and much more
Recruitment process and relocation
You can read more about our recruitment process here. Please note that if you are an international candidate, we will reimburse travel expenses in connection with potential interviews and support you with the relocation process.
What we’re about
We're a tech-driven energy trading company present in +40 markets across five continents. Our +600 people are driven by a need to constantly better things. If you are too, we could very well be the right place for you. You'll join a collective of thinkers and doers. Aspiring chefs, runners, parents, beekeepers, gamers – the list goes on. We're highly specialised experts within our fields. But it’s actually our diversity of ideas we’re most proud of, which is why we continuously work on strengthening an inclusive culture where diverse teams thrive.
Our organisation is flat with an open-door policy. We expect you to care. About your work. About your own and your colleagues’ collective successes. And about the difference we make at Danske Commodities. Together with our parent company Equinor, we have the vision and strength to accelerate the energy transition and make an impact. Like no other.
We've recently moved to our brand-new headquarters in Aarhus, Akson, located in Sydhavnskvarteret – a vibrant district where business meets culture. In this urban oasis, we enjoy state-of-the-art facilities – including our own barista coffee shop, modern fitness facilities and breathtaking views that make every day at the office even sweeter.
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