Do you want to combine your quantitative and technological skills to build trading strategies in US natural gas markets? Are you ready to join an exciting growth journey and help us scale our US organization? Keep reading - this could be your dream job!
We are looking for a Quantitative Trader to join our expanding US team in Austin, Texas. You will be a key player on our new US natural gas trading desk, where you will develop, execute, and manage trading strategies using quantitative analysis and algorithmic trading techniques.
Be part of our US growth adventure
At InCommodities, we are on a mission to rethink how data and technology are used in energy trading. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown rapidly into a global team of over 200 talented professionals from 22 countries. Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark— often referred to as the Silicon Valley of energy trading— we operate with a truly global perspective, extending our activities across Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America.
In 2020, we expanded our US presence by establishing an office in Austin, Texas. Today, our US organization covers both power and natural gas. In this role, you will be part of our US Gas team, which is currently split between Aarhus and Austin. Here, you will collaborate with fellow quantitative minds, including traders, analysts, software developers, and a meteorologist, to develop advanced trading algorithms for financial gas products on CME and ICE.
You can look forward to being at the forefront of trading technology and market insights, working with some of the brightest people in the field of energy trading.
Responsibilities – you will:
- Develop and execute quantitative trading strategies in US natural gas
- Continuously monitor and adjust algorithmic trading strategies to adapt to market conditions and mitigate risks
- Track and report trading performance, providing regular updates and insights to senior management and stakeholders
- Conduct market analysis to understand supply and demand dynamics, price trends, and geopolitical factors affecting the gas market
Qualifications – we imagine that you:
- Have a master’s degree in finance, economics, or another related quantitative field
- Have at least two years of experience in natural gas trading and knowledge of North American natural gas fundamentals
- Have a proven track record of profitable trading, including using natural gas commodity trading platforms such as ICE and CME
- Have excellent skills in quantitative modeling (e.g., statistics, econometrics, applied mathematics, physics)
- Have great programming skills, preferably in Python
- Are based in or willing to relocate to Austin and work from our US based office
Personal skills – we expect that you:
- Are detail-oriented and quality-conscious
- Can work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Have a curious mindset and constantly seek to improve the existing
- Have effective communication skills and feel confident in sharing your opinion and knowledge
- Possess a collaborative mindset with a strong emphasis on cross-team and cross-functional cooperation
What you can expect from us:
- A key role in building a new trading desk from scratch
- A flat organizational structure with distributed decision-making
- An entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement
- A high degree of autonomy, responsibility, and support
- The opportunity to develop both professionally and personally
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Flexible working hours
- Parental leave included paid and unpaid options
- Paid time off days
- Meals, snacks and drinks at the office