Student Intraday Power Trader

Do you want to kickstart your career in an international organisation? Are you motivated for day to day power trading? Then this position might be exactly what you are looking for.
Global Risk Management is searching for a Student Intraday Power Trader to be a part of our Power Trading team in Aarhus.  

A Role to Learn and Perform
As a Student Intraday Power Trader, you will execute and monitor systematic trading strategies in European power markets. The role is based in our Aarhus office and includes shift work covering evenings and weekends. The position is part-time approximately 15 hours per week.
After a thorough onboarding and introduction approximately 2-3 months into the employment the office hours will be flexible and we expect that you can work on an individual basis.
The Student position can potentially transform into a permanent contract after graduation.


Your Key Responsibilities
You will work in a screen-driven environment where discipline, structure, and attention to detail are essential.

• Execute predefined intraday trading strategies with precision
• Monitor positions and manage risk in real time
• Trade European power across markets and borders
• Conduct and apply market and fundamental analysis to structured trading decisions

Your Profile
We are looking for analytically skilled and disciplined individuals with an interest in energy trading. We imagine that you are close to completing a master’s degree in a quantitative field such as finance, economics, Mat-Oecon, or similar.
While prior market experience is an advantage, your ability to work systematically and follow defined strategies consistently is essential.
Additionally, you:

• Have a solid quantitative foundation in mathematics and statistics
• Are comfortable working in a screen-intensive trading environment
• Approach tasks in a structured and disciplined manner
• Keep a steady focus and collected demeanor during periods of market volatility
• Have an interest in European energy markets and trading

Apply Now and Join Our Journey!
If you find this prospect appealing, we would be eager to include you in our organization. Remember, while the above outlines the ideal candidate, we believe in the value of inclusion and diversity. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Head of Power Trading Sune Hartoft +45 22 82 15 09.

Global Risk Management is a leading provider of hedging solutions for the management of price risk on energy. Combining in-depth knowledge of energy markets, finance, and transport, clients are helped to protect their margins from the risk posed by notoriously volatile energy prices.  A large part of the clients operates within the shipping industry, but also airline companies, oil suppliers and industry clients make extensive use of Global Risk Management’s expertise.   

Global Risk Management is part of the Danish, family-owned United Shipping & Trading Company (USTC). USTC holds a portfolio of activities that include oil & energy, shipping & logistics, ship owning, risk management, car activities, IT and sustainable energy, environment & recycling and is present in 40 countries with more than 4,500 employees.