Quantitative Trader

Do you thrive in a dynamic, start-up environment and are eager to play a key role in the daily trading activities within energy trading? If so, you might be the perfect candidate to join our Quantitative Trading team!

We are looking for a Quantitative Trader to join our expanding Quantitative Trading team within Asset Management. In this role, you will be part of our daily trading operations and actively participate in moving the green transition forward. You will utilize your skills within quantitative analysis and modeling to detect new trading opportunities and thereby contribute to our mission to become one of the leaders within asset management.

Be part of our growth journey in Asset Management

In 2022, we established a dedicated Asset Management team at our headquarters in Aarhus, Denmark, with a bold mission: to help drive the green transition by making renewable energy investments attractive and bankable. Specializing in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), we support renewable energy owners and producers in optimizing revenues, mitigating risks, and securing stable returns. Today, we are +20 people across the entire value chain in Asset Management, which spans from software developers to quantitative researchers and traders, to portfolio and contract managers.

You will join our Quantitative Trading team, consisting of experienced traders, and play a key role in our trading activities as we continue to grow and expand.
We will provide you with a thorough introduction to our business and organization, ensuring you feel well-equipped to take ownership of your responsibilities. Through a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, you can expect a steep learning curve and a broad exposure to the field of quantitative trading.

Responsibilities - you will:

Be an active part of the trading team and participate in the shift rotation (including weekend shifts) to monitor and trade our renewables portfolio in the 24/7 intraday market
Monitor the performance of trading algorithms, identify any risk, issues or anomalies, and deploy necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance
Develop into a domain expert within relevant markets and products
Analyze fundamental drivers of power prices
Utilize quantitative techniques to analyze market- and fundamental data
Contribute to existing- and develop new algorithmic trading and asset optimization strategies

Qualifications – we imagine that you:

Recently graduated or will be graduating this summer with a degree that includes coursework in Statistics, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics or Engineering
Have basic coding knowledge, preferably in Python
Have an interest in the fields of time series analysis, predictive modelling and derivative pricing
Preferably have some prior experience with trading, but it is not a requirement
Are fluent in English, both written and verbal

Personal skills – we expect that you:

Are detail-oriented and quality conscious
Are self-motivated with a can-do attitude in your work
Can navigate in a dynamic and fast-paced trading environment
Have a curious and open mindset towards different tasks and challenges
Appreciate direct, honest and constructive ways of communication and collaboration
Are a team player who will do what is best for the team and InCommodities

What you can expect from us:

A steep learning curve with a great balance of responsibility, autonomy and sparring
The opportunity to develop both professionally and personally
Exceptional colleagues who are bold, honest, ambitious, and some of the smartest within their field
A unique company culture where we live up to our values: Honesty, Transparency, and Rethink, and where you do not have to abide by a dress code or a strict hierarchy, so you will not be frustrated with too many rules, policies, or bureaucratic processes

At InCommodities – Asset Management (AM), we embody a startup mindset. Our culture is deeply entrepreneurial, seeking people who thrive in dynamic environments with constant change and a strong focus on continuous improvements.

We operate with a flat organizational structure, fostering autonomy, enabling fast and distributed decision-making processes and encouraging open communication. This approach ensures that innovative ideas can swiftly turn into impactful actions, driving our growth and success.

We value responsibility, initiative and flexibility to exceed defined job descriptions. This ensures that everyone contributes meaningfully and takes ownership which is crucial for driving our growth and adaptability in the start-up phase of our AM organization.

A people-first culture

We value a strong social community with collaboration and teambuilding. The work culture is relaxed; you don’t have to abide by a dress code or a strict hierarchy, so you won’t be frustrated with too many rules, policies, or bureaucratic processes.

Our core values - honesty, transparency, and rethinking - are fundamental to how we engage with each other. Without honesty and transparency, we can't build trust, and trust among team members is the foundation of effective relationships and collaboration, ultimately for achieving better outcomes together. And as for rethinking, it’s deeply rooted in our DNA, pushing us to challenge status quo and continuously develop and innovate.

In other words, InCommodities is not your average workplace – it’s awesome.

An inclusive workplace

Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative culture makes InCommodities an exciting place to grow your career. We are dedicated to creating a diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Practical details

Application deadline:

As soon as possible – we will review applications on an ongoing basis and close the position once we find the right match.

Apply now