Cobblestone Energy is an independent trading firm. Founded in 2017, we are part of the next generation of companies defining the future of global commodity trading. Although we have experienced very strong growth so far, we are still near the start of our journey. We have ambitions to go a lot further.

Energy in one form or another is fundamental to almost all the world's economic activities. By understanding the demand, supply, and logistics of these commodities, we can better understand the world.

We specialise in the proprietary trading of the intraday and short-term wholesale electricity markets across Europe. We make use of advanced data analytics and extensive research to drive profitable decision making, trading enough electricity every day to power a small country and growing every day. Technology and risk management form the backbone of our business.

Cobblestone Values

• Lifelong learning with continuous reflection.
• Independent thinking through a meritocracy of ideas.
• The team is more important than the individual.
• Being the best in any market we enter.
• Hiring and keeping only the most effective people.
• Others must benefit from our existence.
  
  

What We Offer In This Role

• Committed and remarkably talented colleagues.
• An exciting, challenging and fulfilling hands on experience.
• An opportunity to work on new things from scratch and make independent decisions.
• Unlimited growth potential.
  
  

Trading Internship - Dubai, UAE

We are searching for exceptional students who thrive on intellectual challenges and can provide creative solutions to complex problems

The Junior Trader/ Analyst Intern will work on real-life tasks and situations with other members of the commercial and technical team. The goal is to enable you to learn as much as possible within the period while giving you the opportunity to shine in an area tailored to your strengths.

This role might be converted to a full-time role on the Commercial Development Programme (CDP) based on the performance of the hire during the internship period.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial decisions of the traders through the provision of timely analysis and market monitoring.
• Provide support in performing research into various aspects of the European Energy markets
• Support in the analysis of business requirements (tools and systems) and provide ideas to solutions that add value to the bottom line.
  
  

Requirements

• Candidates should be available to seek an internship of a minimum of 6 months.
• Strong academic performance with a GPA of A or B+ is required.
• Strong numerical, logical reasoning and analytical skills.
• A in A level Mathematics. Must have studied Mathematics at A level. *
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Resilience and a determination to succeed.
• Independent thinkers with growth mindset.
• Programming (e.g., Python, Java, C++) skills are desirable but not mandatory.
• Must be passionate, self-motivated and able to learn quickly.
• Strong sense of integrity.
• Personal values that match our company values.
  
  

Job Location:

The role will be based in our corporate office in Dubai.

Office Location:

Jumeirah Business Centre 2, Cluster V, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Some videos for your reference:

Who is Elexon? For the UK market, they are the system administrator.

What Elexon does - YouTube

Some general information about electricity trading arrangements in the UK

Electricity trading arrangements - YouTube

Elexon sushi video. Tries to explain the balancing of the UKs electricity grid

Elexon Simple as Sushi on Vimeo

The videos above are UK centric, but our current interest is Europe wide. Feel free to research the other markets. This is a longer video explains why there is such large opportunity going forward for the electricity traders who can efficiently analyse supply and demand fundamentals and move power between countries, for the benefit of all.

Is 100% Renewable Possible by 2050? - Interconnectors.

Once Europe is conquered, we do genuinely intend on going global. The American power markets look next on the plate, followed by the Australian and Japanese.