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Energy Trader

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As a Futures Trader Energy, you will develop trading strategies, monitor market data, execute trades, and collaborate with teams to enhance profitability.
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Founded in 1999, Geneva Trading is a premier global principal trading firm with strategically located offices in Chicago, Dublin, and London. Our relentless focus on trading excellence combined with technological innovation has equipped us with a best-in-class proprietary trading platform, enabling us to compete at the highest levels in the global markets. Rooted in a culture of integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering passion for progress, we foster an environment of personal and professional excellence. Our nimble organizational structure and entrepreneurial spirit attract top-tier talent with a passion for innovation, laying the foundation and driving our consistent success in the industry.


How You Can Make an Impact

We are seeking an experienced energy trader to enhance our dynamic team. Within our collaborative ecosystem, which seamlessly combines trading, quantitative research, and cutting-edge technology, you will be instrumental in executing the group’s crude oil and related energy trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for monitoring daily trading activity, suggesting refinements to current strategies, and will possess both a strong technical acumen and the ability to remain attuned to the ever-evolving global markets. Working efficiently within a team environment is paramount.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and refine trading strategies that harness the capabilities of our current system, aiming to further boost profitability.
  • Comprehend the nuances of crude oil qualities, including pipeline logistics, infrastructure intricacies, and blending opportunities.
  • Analyze market data and trends to pinpoint price/margin optimization opportunities within the supply chain.
  • Initiate and finalize trades, employ hedging strategies, and adeptly manage associated price risks.
  • Continuously monitor and hedge trading positions.
  • Provide daily exposure and P&L reports to immediate supervisors or relevant management.
  • Prioritize trading goals and chronicle any novel trading strategies.
  • Collaborate with the software development team to supervise and roll out new strategies for crude oil and distillates.

What You'll Need:

  • A Bachelor’s degree.
  • A minimum of 4 years of successful experience in a similar trading role.
  • Expert knowledge of crude oil and condensate market fundamentals, including demand, supply, pricing mechanisms, blending characteristics, logistics, regulations, operations, and contractual terms related to the purchase/sale of crude oil.
  • Proficiency in trading energy products such as natural gas, WTI, Brent crude, gasoil, heating oil, and RBOB gasoline.
  • A verifiable track record of consistent profitability.
  • Demonstrated ability to craft and successfully execute trading/hedging strategies rooted in comprehensive market analysis.
  • Outstanding leadership qualities, robust work ethic, and sharp analytical skills.
  • A professional demeanor complemented by superior interpersonal abilities.
  • A self-driven, results-oriented approach with the capacity to perform optimally under pressure, all while exercising sound judgment.
  • Prior experience with proprietary trading systems.
  • Programming experience is a plus, though not mandatory.

Benefits and Compensation:

Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 +  Eligible for semi-annual discretionary bonus.

The final salary determination will be dependent on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications. Beyond the base salary, our full-time employees receive a competitive total rewards package, including a comprehensive benefits program. Learn more about our employee incentives here: https://www.genevatrading.com/employee-incentives/

 Application expected to close: 12/23/2025 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Proprietary Trading Systems

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