SPOT GAS TRADER

Job Opportunity: Spot Gas Trader

About Cobblestone Energy:
Cobblestone Energy is a leading energy trading company specializing in the European Gas and Power markets. Since our establishment in 2017, we've been shaping the future of global commodity trading with a focus on deep analytics and technological innovation. At Cobblestone Energy, we value excellence and welcome extraordinary talent from around the world. Our flat organizational structure fosters a culture of innovation, granting autonomy and ownership to our team members.

Cobblestone Values:
1. Lifelong learning with continuous reflection.
2. Independent thinking through a meritocracy of ideas.
3. The team is more important than the individual.
4. Being the best in any market we enter.
5. Hiring and retaining only the most effective people.
6. Ensuring others benefit from our existence.

Role Description:
We are seeking an experienced Short-Term Gas Trader to join our dynamic team at Cobblestone. In this role, you'll have the autonomy to oversee and execute trading strategies within the continental gas markets, leveraging your expertise to capitalize on market opportunities and mitigate risks.

What we offer in this role:
- A full-time position on our Commercial team.
- Committed and remarkably talented colleagues.
- Highly competitive compensation dependent on your experience and contributions.
- An exciting, challenging, and fulfilling career.
- Opportunity to work on new projects from scratch and make independent decisions.
- Equity participation, ensuring aligned long-term interests.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute short-term trading strategies across all of Europe, focusing on identifying profitable opportunities while managing risk exposure.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends and developments to inform trading decisions and provide regular market commentary to senior management.
- Stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements and market developments in the gas trading industry and maintain a strong network of industry contacts.
- Collaborate with other traders, analysts, and risk management teams to develop and implement effective trading strategies.

Requirements:
- A track record of success in gas trading, with at least one year of experience in trading across all of Europe.
- Experience in transport and storage optimization.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically, with a proven ability to make sound trading decisions in fast-paced environments.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on driving results and achieving business growth.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience in Algorithmic/Automated Trading is desirable but not mandatory.
- Experience in short-term proprietary speculative trading is an advantage.