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Experienced Trader (DV Commodities) at DV Trading LLC
LondonFull-timeDV CommoditiesPosted about 1 month ago
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About Us:</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text"><span class="_kqswh2mm"><span class="_5pioz8co _189e1dm9 _1il9buyh _19lc184f _d0altlke" data-testid="definition-highlighter">DV</span></span></span> Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DV</span> Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, <span data-highlighted="true" data-vc="highlighted-text">DV</span> group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.<br><br>DV Commodities is a division within DV Group that specializes in trading commodities markets, including crude oil, refined products, natural gas, power, emissions, metals, softs, and agriculture. DV Commodities risk management, world-class technology, and talented traders have enabled it to become one of the world’s largest liquidity providers and risk allocators in the energy and commodities spaces. Learn more <strong><a href="https://dvcommodities.com/">here</a></strong>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Primary owner of P&L in one or multiple areas of energy business</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Build and maintain fundamental and quantitative trading models</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work with risk to ensure compliance with agreed upon risk management metrics and sizing</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Liase side by side with senior energy traders to share best practices / learnings where applicable</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Learn proprietary methodologies and trading systems that support an established trading business</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Grow existing trades and P&L while identifying and pursue new opportunities</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Further responsibilities may be driven by the individual’s interests and specific skills</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Requirements:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Energy trading experience required</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Able to learn quickly in a fast paced, high pressure environment</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Targeted ISO experience and knowledge of fundamental grid</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Detail oriented, organized, diligent</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Maintain composure and communicate clearly when under pressure</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to succeed working as part of a diversified team</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of math, probability, and statistics</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">High level of proficiency in Excel and VBA; SQL, python, statistical modeling, other programming a plus</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Advanced aptitude for problem solving and multitasking</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven track record with historical P&L preferred</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV’s posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</em></span></p>
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