Energy Trader

Job Summary

The Energy Trader will support the Energy Trading team in monitoring the electricity market, analyzing supply and demand, and executing day-to-day trading and portfolio management activities. The role will provide hands-on exposure to the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), energy pricing, forecasting, and portfolio optimization.

The position is suitable for fresh graduates or candidates with up to two years of relevant experience who have strong analytical skills and an interest in the Philippine electricity market.

Key Responsibilities

1. Market Monitoring & Trading Operations

• Monitor WESM prices, demand, supply, and system conditions.
• Assist in daily energy trading, scheduling, nominations, and other market transactions.
• Monitor portfolio positions and identify potential supply and demand gaps.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams on trading and scheduling requirements.
• Monitor market and regulatory developments that may affect energy trading.

2. Market Analysis & Pricing

• Analyze WESM, customer demand, supply, and other market data.
• Assist in preparing electricity price forecasts and market outlooks.
• Support the evaluation of energy pricing and supply offers.
• Analyze market trends and identify potential trading opportunities and risks.
• Assist in developing trading strategies and recommendations.

3. Reporting & Portfolio Support

• Prepare daily and periodic trading, market, and portfolio reports.
• Maintain and update trading databases, models, and monitoring tools.
• Support portfolio performance and profitability analysis.
• Assist in reviewing trading results and identifying areas for improvement.
• Perform other analytical and trading-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and time-sensitive environment.
• Willingness to learn about the Philippine electricity market and energy trading.

Preferred but Not Required

• Experience in the energy, electricity, utilities, finance, commodities, or related industries.
• Familiarity with WESM, IEMOP, electricity pricing, or energy trading.
• Experience in data analysis, forecasting, or financial modeling.
• Knowledge of SQL, R, Python, or other data analytics tools.

Key Skills

• Analytical & Numerical Skills
• Market & Data Analysis
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Excel & Data Handling
• Commercial Awareness
• Communication & Coordination
• Time Management
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Learning Agility

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Bonifacio