Natural Gas Trading Analyst

Castleton Commodities International is a leading global energy commodities merchant and infrastructure asset investor. As a trader, CCI deploys capital on a proprietary basis in the physical and financial commodity markets, providing the Company with market insights and access. As a strategic investor and developer, CCI leverages its market expertise, operations capabilities, and industry knowledge to invest in, and develop, select commodity infrastructure assets. This fully integrated platform has generated strong risk-adjusted returns for our investors since our formation.

Position Summary:

The employee will be providing in-depth analysis of North American energy markets, primarily focused on the US natural gas market.  They will report directly into the Head of Fundamental Gas.  The role will entail the creation and maintenance of both new and existing fundamental supply and demand models, systematic trading strategies and pricing valuation models.  The results of these models will be a point of discussion with the team and then used to facilitate trading decisions.  The employee will be trained in natural gas fundamentals, market dynamics and portfolio management.  This will enable the successful candidate to develop into a meaningful contributor towards the desk’s PnL and trading activities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the natural gas market
• Perform natural gas market research and analysis directly supporting trading activities
• Apply advanced statistical techniques to market valuations
• Track and benchmark performance of supply / demand models and trading strategies
• Report and communicate the results of analysis to the desk’s risk takers; exploring price and fundamentals relationships
• Design and develop data visualizations for efficient and detailed analysis
• Become a key user and expert of the firm’s data warehouse and infrastructure
• Help manage the desk’s web-based analytical tools
• Work with the team in the development of natural gas trading strategies
• Be a key contributor in efforts to:
  • design, develop and continuously improve fundamental supply and demand models
  • constantly learn and adapt trading strategies
  • integrate new models within the desk’s existing fundamental modeling infrastructure
• Work closely with the team to monetize research and identify market opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistical Modeling, Applied Math, Economics, Physics or related field
• Including a very good understanding of probability, statistics and microeconomics
• An interest in the synthesis of research, analytics and trading
• Individuals must be motivated self-starters and independent thinkers
• Excellent computer programming skills are essential
  • Proficient in translating mathematical models and algorithms into code (Python)
  • Experience with creating visualization tools and web development
• A passion for and understanding of financial markets and modeling
• A continuous thirst to expand upon your existing knowledge base
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and execute projects efficiently in a team environment
• An ability to work on projects independently
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-intensity environment including open-floor plan if applicable to the position, with timely responsiveness and the ability to work beyond normal business hours when required. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail

Employee Programs & Benefits:

CCI offers competitive benefits and programs to support our employees, their families and local communities. These include:

• Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits

• Employee assistance & wellness programs

• Parental and family leave policies

• CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.

• Charitable contribution match program

• Tuition assistance & reimbursement

• Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards

• Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities

• Competitive paid time off

• Continued learning opportunities

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