City of London

Permanent, Full-time, On-site

Who we are

We are an energy trading company generating liquidity across global commodities markets. We combine deep trading expertise with proprietary technology and the power of data science to be the best-in-class. Our understanding of volatile, data-intensive markets is a key part of our edge.

At Dare, you will be joining a team of ambitious individuals who challenge themselves and each other. We have a culture of empowering exceptional people to become the best version of themselves.

The Role

This role sits within the Trading Risk & Operations team and will support the increasing demand for supporting data, reporting, and automation as we expand across energy markets. Responsibilities include:

• Actively participate in key risk and trading-related projects including implementation of a database platform, development of VaR and other risk tools, and enhancements to monitoring dashboards.
• Maintain existing reporting (fixing spontaneous bugs or issues) and seek to automate.
• Develop new reporting and respond to ad-hoc requests involving providing data, data (re)treatment, automation, scheduling, and monitoring (Python/SQL/VBA).
• Liaise with the Tech and Data teams to pass on requirements, whilst ensuring follow-up and testing.
• Monitor data required for daily reporting and reconciliations: check that data is correctly updated, flag errors or issues and maintain static tables as new data comes in.
• Review and enhance processes and scripts for data extraction.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Computer Science or relevant experience in a role where programming skills were required daily.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Advanced coding skills (Python, especially Pandas library), GitHub, HTML/CSS, SQL, Databases (Snowflake), Streamlit or equivalent, Excel/VBA.
• Prior professional exposure/experience to energy trading (Oil, Gas, Power) via either an Exchange, a proprietary or a liquidity-providing firm (market maker), a hedge fund, a physical player, etc.
• Proven experience leading/implementing technical projects and communicating their status and progress with senior management.
• Strong communication skills to ensure alignment with other departments (e.g. Tech, Finance) on key projects.

Desirable

• Previous professional experience/exposure relating to Energy Commodity Futures and Options.
• Knowledge and/or previous exposure to risk models, VAR, stress-testing, back-testing, and FX hedging strategies would be beneficial.
• Knowledge/experience of working with data utilised in ETRM systems and with any of the following tools/data services: Bloomberg, Platts, Reuters, Trayport, TT, ICE Connect, WebICE, CME Direct, SPAN GUIs.

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary
• Vitality health insurance and dental cover
• 38 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Annual Bluecrest health checks
• A personal learning & development budget of £5000
• Free gym membership
• Specsavers vouchers
• Enhanced family leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Credited Deliveroo dinner account
• Office massage therapy
• Freshly served office breakfast twice a week
• Fully stocked fridge and pantry
• Social events and a games room

Diversity matters

We believe in a workplace where our people can fulfil their potential, whatever their background or whomever they are. We celebrate the breadth of experience and see this as critical to problem-solving and to Dare thriving as a business. Our culture rewards curiosity and drive, so the best ideas triumph and everyone here can make an impact.

Please let us know ahead of the interview and testing processes if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the application process.

We’re also proud to be certified a ‘Great Place to Work’.