OTC Flow continues its journey towards becoming the market leader in the environmental commodity sector. We are actively seeking a graduate trader to join our expanding team based in Amsterdam and grow together.

About OTC Flow

OTC Flow is a leading environmental commodity trading company with offices in Amsterdam and Paris. We provide trading liquidity in a broad range of financial-environmental instruments.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented candidate with a strong quantitative educational background and trading spirit to join our team. As a graduate trader, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sophisticated trading strategies in the markets where we are active.

Main Responsibilities

• Quantitative Analysis: Conduct in-depth quantitative analysis of the carbon, power, and gas markets using advanced mathematical and econometric models. Identify trading opportunities, market trends, and price patterns to develop profitable trading strategies;
• Risk Management: Evaluate and manage trading risks to ensure the overall stability and profitability of the trading portfolio. Employ risk management techniques to mitigate market exposure;
• Optimization and automation: build and maintain trading models using programming languages like Python;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including traders, sales, analysts, and tech, to contribute to the overall trading strategy and execution of this.

About You

• You hold a quantitative master’s degree in quantitative finance, mathematics, applied mathematics, econometrics, physics, or other related fields with outstanding grades;
• Relevant experience in on-exchange trading of power, gas, or carbon is a must (at least an internship);
• Experience gained in financial markets (either study or work);
• Advanced knowledge of Python and SQL;
• Fluent in English;
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills;
• Ability to work in an accurate and structured way;
• You like to set up things from scratch.

What We Offer

• A fast-growing, international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
• A young and ambitious team with a strong focus on success;
• Competitive remuneration, including a bonus;
• Based on your performance in the first 6 months, we intend to offer you the role of a trader.
• Daily team lunch, snacks, and drinks provided;
• Commute expenses covered (public transport/swap-bicycle plan, etc.);
• 25 vacation days per year;
• Besides our aim for success, we invest in training, team events such as sports activities, and annual company trips.

What’s Next

If we have just described your profile, don’t miss out on this opportunity.

The recruitment process is as follows:

• Submit your application with your CV.
• We will get to know you better through a pre-screening call with our recruitment officer.
• We will invite you for 1-2 interviews. Optionally, we can give you an assignment.

Please note that sometimes there are slight changes to this process.

We believe in the strength of our diverse team and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can grow—together as a company, in teams, and as individuals. That’s why we carefully consider all job applicants, fostering a culture that embraces everyone.