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From day one, you will take on significant responsibility by turning strategies into algorithms that drive successful trading in the fast-paced, ever-evolving field of US short-term power.
Here’s what the job entails
In this role, you will support the team in their daily trading operations with market analysis, data visualization tools and transforming strategies into algorithms.
Your key responsibilities will include
- carrying out market analyses and testing hypotheses using the coding languages Python and SQL
- building and maintaining trading and data visualisation tools
- developing trading algorithms
Meet your team
As our new Quantitative Trader, you will join our US Short-Term Power Trading team in Aarhus, where we trade day-to-day power across all North American markets.
You will be part of a close-knit, dedicated team of four colleagues who motivate, support and challenge one another. We thrive on curiosity and innovation, and we are always seeking new ways to enhance our strategies and processes.
But enough about us… over to you!
Since we operate in a fast-paced, ever-changing market, we are looking for someone who thrives in dynamic environments and adapts quickly. An innovative mindset, a natural drive to take responsibility and a deep curiosity about our field will be your strongest assets.
We also imagine that you:
- are about to finish or have completed a degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics or a related field
- have an interest in coding with Python and SQL—and already possess some coding experience
- are proficient in English, both written and spoken
Please note that prior knowledge of the energy sector is not required for this role.
We’ll take good care of you
At 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:
Vast development opportunities with the help of your own individual development plan, access to our DC University with 50+ courses as well as remote courses through Harvard Learning
100+ yearly professional and social events including DC Talks and DC Sports events, gatherings in our book club, bicycle club, student network, wine club, CS:GO team and more
Global career prospects as part of the Equinor group with +20,000 colleagues across the world
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
Fuel Fridays a monthly Friday off with pay, except for July and December, to fuel your energy
Great parental leave conditions including 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, 16 weeks of paid paternity/co-parent leave, paid pension while on leave and the opportunity to join ‘Inspired Beyond Babies’
Unlimited paid children’s sick days no limit on paid absence days in relation to child sickness
Extra days off five to be exact, every year – adding to the standard five weeks off each year
Senior days if you’re over 55 years old
10% paid pension as well as a beneficial health care and insurance package
Compensation for working night and weekend shifts
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 equipment including a mobile phone with paid subscription and IT equipment for when working from home
Various free tickets to family-friendly and cultural attractions Discounts at hotels, restaurants, sports clubs and more
Organic food including a light breakfast, lunch buffet and snacks throughout the day
An office in the heart of Aarhus right next to the central train station
…. and much more
