Are you excited by the challenge of optimizing strategies in constantly changing markets? We are looking for Quantitative Traders at both mid and senior levels to join our ambitious Intraday Trading team.
As a Quantitative Trader, you’ll work hands-on with trading, data, and execution in the European intraday power market. You’ll develop and run systematic trading strategies based on market insights and large datasets.
You’ll be part of a skilled and diverse algorithmic trading team with a shared focus on data-driven trading and a shared goal of building one of the strongest setups in the market.
You will report to our Head of Algorithmic Trading, Bjarke Svane.
Identifying and exploring new trading opportunities in the market
Developing and improving quantitative trading strategies using machine learning and market insights
A short path from idea to market position
Building and improving signal generation and execution systems
Optimizing and scaling our live trading and execution algorithms
We are looking for someone who combines strong quantitative skills with a sharp trading mindset - someone who is motivated by performance, ownership, and continuous improvement.
A strong quantitative background in e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or similar
Experience with Python and standard libraries such as Pandas, Numpy, etc.
Master machine learning and data-science fundamentals
For senior candidates: + 2 years of experience trading CWE
For mid-level candidates: top of your university class
You are highly driven and competitive, with a strong motivation to turn ideas into measurable trading performance
You take ownership from idea to execution and don’t wait to be told what to improve
You are curious and continuously seek to improve - whether it’s strategies, processes, or your own performance
You are willing to put in the effort required to solve complex problems and constantly raise the bar
You care about the quality and robustness of what you build, especially when it is live and business-critical
You share ideas openly but are just as comfortable pushing things forward yourself
You are 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. We are around 200 employees working out of our headquarters in Scandinavian Center, Aarhus C, and from our international offices in Türkiye, Australia, New York, Singapore, Japan, and several remote colleagues working from all over the world.
A role with real responsibility and direct impact on trading strategies and performance
A flat organization, where the good ideas matter more than titles
The chance to one day become partner
An international team where things move quickly and the work changes as the market changes
A culture where we enjoy celebrating both big and small successes - and luckily, we have many reasons to do so
If you think there is a fit between the role and your aspirations, we will be looking forward to receiving your application with your CV and your diplomas. For questions, please contact career@mft-energy.com
Start date: As soon as possible.
We will be screening 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.
