Carbon Analyst

#Job number :SEFEGR00511


Fundamentals & Analytics


London


Permanent

As a Carbon Analyst you will develop, maintain, and refine our in-house carbon models leading to profitable trading decisions in carbon markets (e.g., EU ETS & UK ETS). Maintaining a deep understanding of fundamentals and market developments, you will keep the traders informed about news and data that could influence the market price for contracts, and how this impacts our in-house price/risk premium forecasts.

In Short

As a Carbon Analyst you will develop, maintain, and refine our in-house carbon models leading to profitable trading decisions in carbon markets (e.g., EU ETS & UK ETS). Maintaining a deep understanding of fundamentals and market developments, you will keep the traders informed about news and data that could influence the market price for contracts, and how this impacts our in-house price/risk premium forecasts.

What You Will Do

Fundamental analysis and modelling of the carbon compliance markets is key to success. You will develop, back-test and run detailed analytical models of the carbon supply and demand balances (with a specific focus on the EU and UK ETS compliance markets). Working with traders and other analysts to develop trading strategies, you will be responsible for:
• Following and explaining news flow relevant to the carbon markets, covering networks, companies, and regulations (specifically renewables subsidies and design).
• Working with the gas and LNG analyst teams to better understand and leverage the dynamics in global energy markets.
• Performing ad hoc analysis and prepare detailed product specifications using Python and SQL.

What You Will Bring

Previous experience in designing trading strategies across any energy commodity (Carbon is ideal but not essential) is required. You must have previous experience of explaining complex technical subjects to a diverse audience. You will also have:
• Strong analytical thinker and ability to learn on the job
• Able to work across the team and organisation
• Extensive experience in modelling
• Detail-oriented and focused on continuous improvement.

About Us

SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.  

 Securing energy – now and for the future. 

Our Benefits

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution. We offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive, and broad reaching benefits package which includes:  

  • Bonus earning potential 
  • Non-contributory pension 
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 volunteering days
  • Buy / sell holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Medical and dental insurance 
  • Range of optional flexible benefits

 Based from our offices in  London, you can benefit from hybrid working offering the flexibility to spend some of your working week at home. We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning. 

 

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