Student employee for Gas & Power eTrading
Skilled in programming and quantitative problem solving? Curious about statistical analysis and machine learning? Apply your skills and unfold your potential in fast-paced energy trading.
Here’s what the job entails
As a Junior Quantitative Analyst, you will support the eTrading team with automation, analysis and operational tasks, with a focus on Transaction Cost Analysis and algo monitoring. You will act as a subject matter expert in your projects and be a to-go person for analytical support. You will gain valuable experience within the field of electronic trading, energy markets and advanced modelling.
More specifically, your responsibilities include:
developing tools and reports for algo performance, cost attribution and PnL tracking
supporting current strategy setup and live algo maintenance
conducting trading pattern analysis and market microstructure research
handling ad hoc coding and analytical tasks
Meet the team
You will join the Gas & Power eTrading team, where we work to unify, streamline and scale execution capabilities across commercial units and generate profit using market microstructure-driven signals. The team has a cross-market focus and aims to scale up execution activities across different asset classes and products.
We are a team of quants working closely together with software developers, data engineers, traders and other quantitative teams. We are curious, dedicated and highly analytical profiles, and we apply a scientific approach to problem-solving, fostering innovation, exploring and testing new ideas, while at the same time challenging current approaches. Everyone in the team has market exposure and real impact on trading success.
You’ll join a fully automated Front Office eTrading team developing low-touch algorithms and centralising execution across the business – at one of the leading players in energy trading.
But enough about us… over to you!
As you will be taking part in the operational side of a trading platform in a fast-paced environment, we’re looking for someone curious, analytical and motivated to solve complex problems and think out of the box. We operate in an ever-changing market, and the ability to quickly adapt to market conditions is essential. We also expect that you can communicate clearly and enjoy working with various stakeholders and other critical teams to keep Danske Commodities at the forefront of the market.
We also imagine that you:
are studying Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related quantitative discipline
are proficient in coding (e.g. Python, C++, C# or Rust)
have a strong quantitative foundation in mathematics and statistics
has an interest in quantitative trading and/or market microstructure
are proficient in English – both written and spoken
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 development tailored growth plans, 100+ DC University courses & Harvard Learning access
100+ yearly events from office parties to DC Sports events, CS:GO team, student network & more
Global career paths as part of our parent company, Equinor’s 20,000-strong international network
Flexible work lifeto fit with your studies
Unlimited paid child’s sick daysbecause family comes first
Free tickets & discountsculture, family fun, hotels, restaurants & more
Organic meals light breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner & take-away
Barista caféhigh-quality coffee, always on us
On-site wellnessstate-of-the-art gym, physio, chiro and massage therapy
New HQ in the heart of Aarhuswith stunning views, inspiring architecture and close to public transport
…. 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
At Danske Commodities, we trade energy across 40+ markets and deliver solutions for energy producers and large-scale consumers.
Our people work together to find value in everything we do and deliver it. For our partners. And for the energy system as a whole. Together with our parent company Equinor, we operate on a scale few trading houses can match.
Our organisation is flat with an open-door policy. We expect you to care. About your work. About your colleagues. And about the difference we make.
Aspiring chefs, beekeepers, runners, parents, gamers – we’re proud of our diversity of ideas. What binds us together is that we all find average genuinely uncomfortable and want to do something about it.
We’re big on trust and providing the freedom for you to thrive. Together, we’ll make sure you’ll be the best version of you. Because happy employees perform better and we’re in this for the long run. No matter the stage in life you’re in, we’ve got you.
Join us. You'll love Mondays.
A workplace like no other
In 2025, we moved into our new headquarters in the heart of Aarhus – a workplace built for the precision, focus and collaboration that define how we work. With state-of-the-art facilities, our own barista café, a modern fitness centre and views worth coming in for.
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