Trader – Market Making (Energy)

We are seeking a Trader with hands-on experience in energy markets and OTC trading. The role requires strong pricing judgement, disciplined risk management, and the ability to work effectively as part of a trading team contributing to overall desk performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Energy, or a related discipline.

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in commodities trading, market making, energy markets, or related roles.

• Experience operating in an OTC trading environment, including quoting, execution, and position management.

• Working knowledge of energy products such as crude oil, refined products, LNG, or related derivatives.

• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to price risk and identify trading opportunities.

• Familiarity with risk limits, daily P&L reporting, and position monitoring.

• Python or data analysis skills are advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Making & Pricing

  Provide two-way pricing and liquidity in OTC energy markets, maintaining competitive bid/ask spreads while managing inventory and market exposure in coordination with the trading team.

  
  

• Position & Risk Management

  Actively manage trading positions within agreed risk parameters, working closely with team members to monitor exposure and implement appropriate hedging strategies.

• P&L Responsibility (Individual & Team Level)

  Contribute to trading P&L with accountability at both an individual and team level, working collaboratively to optimize overall desk performance and risk-adjusted returns.

• Trade Execution & Controls

  Ensure accurate trade booking, confirmations, and daily reconciliation of positions and P&L in coordination with operations and risk teams.

  
  

• Market Analysis & Strategy Contribution

  Share market insights, flow observations, and pricing ideas to support collective trading strategies and improve market-making effectiveness.

• Client & Counterparty Interaction

  Engage with clients and counterparties, providing market color, pricing guidance, and trade ideas aligned with prevailing market conditions.

• Process & Workflow Improvement

  Identify inefficiencies in trading, risk monitoring, or reporting processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong team player who contributes actively to shared trading objectives.

• Experience managing live market risk within a collaborative trading environment.

• Sound judgement under pressure and the ability to balance speed with discipline.

• A commercial mindset with accountability for collective outcomes rather than individual silos.

Please submit your resume to:

hr@straitsfinancial.com