Analyste en Trading d’Électricité / Power Trading Analyst

Accelerated Path to Junior Power Trader Start Date: March–April 2025 | Montreal (On-site)

CWP Energy is an energy trading company headquartered in Montreal. Since 2012, we have developed deep expertise in renewable energy and physical power trading. What sets us apart is our entrepreneurial mindset — we encourage initiative, experimentation, and calculated risk‑taking. We operate in a niche, complex, and highly technical market.

This role is designed as a true entry point into power trading, offering strong exposure to market fundamentals, daily trading operations, and analytical projects. The selected candidate will progressively build the knowledge and experience required to transition into a Junior Power Trader role.

Phase 1 – Analyst (March to September) For 5–6 months, you will develop a strong understanding of market fundamentals while directly supporting the trading desk.

Analyze supply and demand dynamics

Understand congestion drivers and transmission constraints

Monitor specific transmission lines and key market indicators

Identify and interpret market anomalies

Develop analytical tools

Structure and document strategic information

You will work alongside traders and gain daily exposure to real‑time decision‑making.

Phase 2 – Junior Power Trader (Starting October) Once you have mastered the fundamentals, you will officially join our junior trading program.

You will be expected to:

Analyze real‑time data to identify profitable trading strategies

Execute trading strategies in U.S. deregulated power markets

Contribute to P&L generation alongside experienced traders

Develop quantitative tools to support trading decisions

Apply risk management and compliance frameworks

Participate in capital allocation and portfolio risk analysis

This Role Is for You If:

You want to develop a niche expertise in Power Trading

You hold a Master’s degree or strong academic background in finance, actuarial science, engineering, or a related field

You have a strong analytical and entrepreneurial mindset

You thrive in competitive, high‑performance environments

You are proficient in SQL, and Python

You are available to work full‑time from our Montreal office

What We Offer The opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative. Curious to learn more? McGill St Laurent

Direct mentorship from a senior trader and a fast‑track opportunity into a trading role

Comprehensive group insurance and the opportunity to contribute to a retirement savings plan (RRSP)

Vacation policy starting on day one

Public transit incentive program (Metro, bus, BIXI, etc.)

“Give & Match” charitable program A modern office featuring a lounge, gym, golf simulator, locker rooms, and showers

This position requires in‑office presence. We have found that being physically present fosters interactions that positively impact performance. As such, we strongly encourage employees to maintain this presence to fully benefit from the environment.

We collect your information through a secure applicant tracking system with access restricted by role. Data, including resumes and interview notes, are stored within this system. If you wish to withdraw consent or have concerns, please contact us at talent@mcgillstlaurent.com.

Programme accéléré vers Junior Power Trader Début : Mars-Avril 2025 | Montréal (présentiel)

CWP Énergie est une entreprise de trading d’énergie dont le siège social est situé à Montréal. Depuis 2012, nous avons développé une expertise dans les énergies renouvelables et le commerce physique. Notre élément différentiateur est notre gestion entrepreneuriale qui encourage l'initiative, l’expérimentation et la prise de risques. L’entreprise évolue dans un marché de niche, complexe et technique.

Ce rôle est conçu comme un point d’entrée vers le trading d’électricité, offrant une forte exposition aux fondamentaux du marché, aux opérations quotidiennes de trading et aux projets analytiques. Le candidat retenu progressera graduellement et acquerra les connaissances et l’expérience nécessaires pour évoluer vers un poste de Junior Power Trader.

Phase 1 – Analyste (Mars à Septembre) Pendant 5 à 6 mois, tu développeras une compréhension approfondie des fondamentaux du marché et tu soutiendras directement le desk de trading.

Analyser les dynamiques d’offre et de demande

Comprendre la congestion et les contraintes de transmission

Surveiller des lignes spécifiques et des indicateurs clés

Identifier et interpréter les anomalies de marché

Développer des outils analytiques

Structurer et documenter l’information stratégique

Tu travailleras aux côtés des traders et seras exposé quotidiennement à la prise de décision en temps réel.<

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