Energy Trader Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does an Energy Trader Do?
Energy traders sell or buy shares of energy, sometimes from different sources. They analyse the energy market and investigate trends in prices to decide when to buy or sell shares and ensure the most profit. They make calculations, and write reports on energy trades procedures, and make predictions on the development of the market.
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Where Do I Start?
Investment Analysis
The methods and tools for analysis of an investment compared to its potential return. Identification and calculation of profitability ratio and financial indicators in relation to associated risks to guide decision on investment.
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Skills You Need to Become an Energy Trader
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialInvestment Analysis knowledge
The methods and tools for analysis of an investment compared to its potential return. Identification and calculation of profitability ratio and financial indicators in relation to associated risks to guide …
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EssentialStock Market knowledge
The market in which shares of publicly held companies are issued and traded.
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EssentialEnergy Market knowledge
The trends and major driving factors in the energy trading market, energy trades methodologies and practice, and the identification of the major stakeholders in the energy sector.
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EssentialFinancial Products knowledge
The different types of instruments that apply to the management of cash flow that are available on the market, such as shares, bonds, options or funds.
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EssentialMarket Analysis knowledge
The field of market analysis and research and its particular research methods.
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EssentialEconomics knowledge
Economic principles and practices, financial and commodity markets, banking and the analysis of financial data.
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EssentialAnalyse Energy Market Trends skill
Analyse data influencing the movement of the energy market, and liaise with the important stakeholders in the energy field in order to make accurate predictions and perform the most beneficial …
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EssentialCreate A Financial Plan skill
Develop a financial plan according to financial and client regulations, including an investor profile, financial advice, and negotiation and transaction plans.
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EssentialHandle Financial Transactions skill
Administer currencies, financial exchange activities, deposits as well as company and voucher payments. Prepare and manage guest accounts and take payments by cash, credit card and debit card.
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EssentialMaintain Financial Records skill
Keep track of and finalise all formal documents representing the financial transactions of a business or project.
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EssentialManage Financial Risk skill
Predict and manage financial risks, and identify procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
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EssentialMonitor Stock Market skill
Observe and analyse the stock market and its trends on a daily basis to gather up-to-date information in order to develop investment strategies.
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EssentialObtain Financial Information skill
Gather information on securities, market conditions, governmental regulations and the financial situation, goals and needs of clients or companies.
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EssentialOperate Financial Instruments skill
Work with financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and derivatives.
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EssentialTrade Securities skill
Buy or sell tradable financial products such as equity and debt securities on your own account or on behalf of a private customer, corporate customer or credit institution.
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EssentialForecast Energy Prices skill
Analyse the energy market and external factors which may influence trends in the energy market in order to predict the movement of prices for energy and utility consumption.
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OptionalModern Portfolio Theory knowledge
The theory of finance that attempts to either maximise the profit of an investment equivalent to the risk taken or to reduce the risk for the expected profit of an …
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OptionalElectricity Market knowledge
The trends and major driving factors in the electricity trading market, electricity trades methodologies and practice, and the identification of the major stakeholders in the electricity sector.
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OptionalFinancial Jurisdiction knowledge
Financial rules and procedures applicable to a certain location, whose regulatory bodies decide on its jurisdiction
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OptionalMathematics knowledge
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove …
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OptionalGas Market knowledge
The trends and major driving factors in the gas trading market, gas trades methodologies and practice, and the identification of the major stakeholders in the gas sector.
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OptionalAnalyse Economic Trends skill
Analyse developments in national or international trade, business relations, banking, and developments in public finance and how these factors interact with one another in a given economic context.
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OptionalCommunicate With Customers skill
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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OptionalExecute Analytical Mathematical Calculations skill
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
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OptionalHandle Financial Disputes skill
Handle disputes between individuals or organisations, either public or corporate, which deal with financial matters, accounts, and taxation.
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OptionalProvide Cost Benefit Analysis Reports skill
Prepare, compile and communicate reports with broken down cost analysis on the proposal and budget plans of the company. Analyse the financial or social costs and benefits of a project …
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OptionalProvide Support In Financial Calculation skill
Provide colleagues, clients or other parties with financial support for complex files or calculations.
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OptionalReview Investment Portfolios skill
Meet with clients to review or update an investment portfolio and provide financial advice on investments.
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OptionalReview Meteorological Forecast Data skill
Revise estimated meteorological parameters; solve gaps between real-time conditions and estimated conditions.
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