Trading Operational Analyst

Job title:

Trading Operational Analyst

Company:

Danske Commodities

Job description

Would you like to join a digital journey where you can make a difference for the business every day? Are you motivated by programming, and would you like to act as the crucial link between trading and the rest of the organisation? Then grab this opportunity to become our new trading operational analyst!Here’s what the job entailsAs a Trading Operational Analyst, your primary role will be to develop and maintain numerous business tools, acting as the glue that holds the trading teams and the rest of the organisation together.Concretely, your responsibilities will include:

• develop business tools, automated solutions and Python-based applications for trading teams
• innovate existing tools and processes to enhance scalability and efficiency
• strengthen programming practices and improve the developer experience within the team
• lead and manage cross-functional projects and support trading teams with ad hoc tasks and problem-solving
• maintain frequent communication with both internal stakeholders and external counterparties and exchanges

In your daily work, you will work side-by-side with our power traders and portfolio managers. The programming in this role will mainly be in Python and SQL, and you will work with short timeframes from idea to execution as you will be sitting right next to your stakeholders.In the long run, you will have the possibility to join the daily shifts in the team to gain a unique understanding of the operational work. In the team, we have daily shifts from 07:00-14:00 and 14:00-20:15, and outside these hours, we have a 24/7 emergency phone to support the trading teams. The role gives you the opportunity to join the shift setup, but it will not be a requirement.Meet the teamAs our new trading operational analyst, you will join our Power Trading Operations & Systems team, where our primary role is to provide daily support to our power trading teams as well as contribute to business development. You will participate in a collaborative, team-focused environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. We are a team of operational experts with in-depth system knowledge, supporting the digital transformation of power trading at Danske Commodities.We enjoy balancing our workdays with fun activities in our spare time. This includes getting together for sports activities, dinners, board games – and everything in between. We are a team of young and innovative people who take pride in motivating, supporting and challenging each other. Our team comprises both student and full-time employees which fosters a dynamic team spirit characterised by openness, positivity and collaboration.Join a driven and innovative team operating in the ever-changing energy markets with an “everything is possible” attitude Jeppe Holmgaard Bak, Head of Power Trading Operations & SystemsBut enough about us… over to you!As you will be working with optimisation tasks, we picture you as someone who is innovative with a motivation for programming. We are also looking for someone who enjoys taking responsibility and can see opportunities where others see challenges.We also imagine that you:

• have a relevant educational background within Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or similar
• have experience with programming in Python
• have experience with (or an interest in learning) programming in SQL or VBA
• are proficient in English – both written and verbal

Please note that it is not a requirement to have prior knowledge of the energy industry to enter this role.We’ll take good care of youAt 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:

• Flexible working hours

including the opportunity to work part-time as well as the option to work from home up to two days per week * Vast development opportunitieswith the help of your own individual development plan, access to our DC University with 50+ courses as well as remote courses through Harvard Learning * Global career prospectsas part of the Equinor group with +20,000 colleagues across the world * 10% paid pensionas well as a beneficial health care and insurance package * Great parental leave conditions from day oneincluding 26 weeks of paid maternity leave and 16 weeks of paid paternity/co-parent leave as well as the opportunity to join the network Inspired Beyond Babies * Unlimited paid children’s sick daysno limit on paid absence days in relation to child sickness * Fuel Fridaysa monthly Friday off with pay, except for July and December, to fuel your energy * Extra days offfive, to be exact, as well as a Yay Day (an additional day off dedicated to ‘me time’) every year – adding to the standard five weeks off each year * Senior daysif you’re over 55 years old * Bonus scheme

• Share savings

meaning you have the opportunity to participate in our parent company Equinor’s attractive share savings programme * Paid at home internet and equipmentincluding a mobile phone with paid subscription and IT equipment for when working from home * 100+ yearly social and professional eventsincluding DC Sports and DC Talks events, gatherings in our book club, bicycle club, student network, wine club, CS:GO team and more * Various free ticketsto family-friendly and cultural attractions * Discountsat hotels, restaurants, sports clubs and more * Organic foodincluding a light breakfast, lunch buffet and snacks throughout the day * An office in the heart of Aarhusright next to the central train stationRecruitment process and relocationYou can read more about our recruitment process . 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.Deadline30.01.2025. We will be screening candidates on an ongoing basis.What we’re aboutWe’re a tech-driven energy trading company present in 42 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.Get in touchJeppe Holmgaard Bak
Head of Power Trading Operations & Systems
tlf. +45 6024 5427

Expected salary

Location

Aarhus, Midtjylland

Job date

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:23:31 GMT

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