Quantitative trader for US Short Term Power trading team

Passionate about financial markets? Just graduated? Join us as a Quantitative Trader in US short-term power trading and gain hands-on experience in the American energy sector Here’s what the job entailsIn 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 includecarrying out market analyses and testing hypotheses using the coding languages Python and SQLbuilding and maintaining trading and data visualisation toolsdeveloping trading algorithms Meet the teamAs 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 fieldhave an interest in coding with Python and SQL—and already possess some coding experienceare proficient in English, both written and spokenPlease note that prior knowledge of the energy sector is not required for 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: 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 Learning100+ 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 moreGlobal career prospects as part of the Equinor group with +20,000 colleagues across the worldFlexible working hours including the opportunity to work part-time as well as the option to work from home up to two days per weekFuel Fridays a monthly Friday off with pay, except for July and December, to fuel your energyGreat 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 sicknessExtra days off five to be exact, every year – adding to the standard five weeks off each yearSenior days if you’re over 55 years old10% paid pension as well as a beneficial health care and insurance packageCompensation for working night and weekend shiftsBonus schemeShare savings meaning you have the opportunity to participate in our parent company Equinor’s attractive share savings programmePaid at home internet and equipment including a mobile phone with paid subscription and IT equipment for when working from homeVarious free tickets to family-friendly and cultural attractions Discounts at hotels, restaurants, sports clubs and moreOrganic food including a light breakfast, lunch buffet and snacks throughout the dayAn office in the heart of Aarhus right next to the central train station….

and much more Recruitment process and relocationYou can read more about our recruitment process here. 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. What we’re aboutWe're a tech-driven energy trading company present in +40 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.

In summer 2025, we'll be moving to our brand-new headquarters in Aarhus. Our future home, Akson, will be located in Sydhavnskvarteret – a vibrant district where business meets culture. On top of being in this urban oasis, we’ll enjoy state-of-the-art facilities – including our own barista coffee shop, modern fitness facilities and breathtaking views that will make every day at the office even sweeter. We can't wait.