Are you motivated by fast-paced markets and ready to learn how to trade them? Then you might be our new Junior Power Trader in Istanbul. MFT Energy is an independent energy trading company headquartered in Denmark, trading power, gas, and environmentals across 41 countries, and we are now growing our team in Istanbul. We are looking for a sharp, curious candidate ready to kickstart a career in one of Europe's most dynamic energy markets.
You will join our Power Trading team in Istanbul and play a hands-on role in day-ahead trading from day one. Working alongside experienced traders, you will build a real understanding of how risk, mandates, and execution come together in a live market, and contribute to the tools and models that keep our team ahead. Over time, you will grow toward independent trading, with the foundation to run your own book.
Running day-ahead trading operations and managing risk within approved mandates
Supporting senior traders on existing books while building toward your own
Contributing to the development of new trading models, strategies, and tools
Operating in a 24/7 market, including weekend and shift rotations as part of the rhythm
Monitoring real-time market data and making fast, informed decisions
Challenging the status quo and helping rethink how we trade and execute
You hold a degree in a quantitative field such as engineering (industrial, electrical, computer, or similar), mathematics, physics, finance, or a related discipline
You have programming skills or are motivated to develop them
You think analytically, structure problems clearly, and make decisions with confidence under pressure
You are curious, proactive, and quick to learn, especially when facing complex challenges
You bring a collaborative mindset and positive, competitive energy to the team
Fluent in English, both spoken and written, as our company language is English
At MFT Energy, we combine a startup mindset with the strength of a global organization. We believe in empowering individuals to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment, and our unique partner model means employees can grow into owners of the business. Founded in 2017, we are around 200 employees working from our headquarters in Denmark, and from our international offices in Türkiye, Australia, New York, Singapore, Japan, and several remote colleagues working from all over the world.
Competitive benefits and the opportunity to grow with the company
The chance to one day become partner
A flat organization where responsibility and initiative are valued
A culture where we enjoy celebrating both big and small successes - and luckily, we have many reasons to do so
An international and dynamic environment where priorities evolve with the business
If you think there is a fit between the position and your competencies, we look forward to receiving your application with a CV and your answers to the 4 defined questions in the application form. No cover letter needed. For questions, please contact career@mft-energy.com
Deadline: As soon as possible
We will be screening and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis.
MFT Energy is an independent energy trading company specializing in trading power, gas, and environmentals. We want to empower entrepreneurs to become the best. Rapidly growing, we have more than 175 professionals working from all over the world on 41 markets.
MFT Energy is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark in Energy Valley. We have offices in Türkiye, Australia, the United States, and Singapore and support a hybrid work life.
Our unique partner model empowers entrepreneurs to become the best.
We believe the most successful way to advance our business is to extend a sense of ownership to as many employees as possible.
Our everyday values are GRIT, HUNGER, and UNITY.
