Cobblestone Hiring for ENERGY TRADING METEOROLOGIST Job at Dubai Full Time

Energy Trading METEOROLOGIST – Dubai, UAE

60-100k USD per annum base salary + performance-based bonus + Employee share options. 0 % Tax environment

About Cobblestone

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 specialize in the proprietary trading of the 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 country and growing every day. Technology and risk management form the backbone of our business.

Over the years, we have grown organically. As part of our journey to be the best in all markets we enter, we would like to welcome an Energy Trading Meteorologist with experience of 2-5 years into our team. They will already be on a successful career path and looking to take the next step with increased responsibility and be a part of our growth story.

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.

Job Description

Cobblestone Energy is becoming the most advanced electricity trading company in the energy markets. You will be part of the dream team, a group of vibrant and talented individuals from all over the world working together to create something excellent. We are looking for driven and creative individuals that think both, inside and outside the box and achieve fulfilment from contributing to an environment where ideas matter.

We believe the future of weather analytics and forecasting is full automation through utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence. We are looking for an ENERGY TRADING METEOROLOGIST with programming experience who can help our team with mining data from existing data sources, build predictions utilizing raw data and build tools that will form the bridge between our predictive algorithms and weather data. This is a great opportunity for a professional to work together with the trading and analytics teams and have his/her impact on the company’s profits. You do not need to have experience in working in a trading firm but experience in working with raw weather data and a medium level of programming skills are required.

The role is a great opportunity for someone who is highly competent, ambitious, and looking to build a profitable business from scratch with a great deal of responsibility. For strong performers, there is no ceiling here.

What we offer in this role

• A full-time position on our Commercial team
• Committed and remarkably talented colleagues
• Highly competitive compensation dependent on your experience and what you bring to the role
• An exciting, challenging and fulfilling career
• An opportunity to work on new things from scratch and make independent decisions.
• Long-term Incentive Plan participation, ensuring our interests are all aligned long term.

Responsibilities

• Use sophisticated computer systems to collate the flow of data from satellite images, radar, remote sensors and weather stations all over the world
• Measure factors such as air pressure, temperature and humidity at various atmospheric levels
• Analyse and present this information to relevant teams in the form of weather briefings
• Develop and improve numerical and computer models to predict atmospheric processes and improve the accuracy of forecasts
• Monitor climate variability and change
• Research seasonal forecasting, ocean forecasting and climate prediction
• Effectively communicate views and findings to traders, other analysts, and relevant stakeholders.
• Working with departments within the company (Trading, Tech) to facilitate business needs
• Being up to date about leading-edge developments, analytical techniques, technologies, and tools in advanced analytics
• Upholding and living cultural values in your routine job

Requirements

• At least a Bachelors degree in meteorology, physics, geoscience, or other relevant area
• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• A curious mind with proven ability in math and physics
• Analytical mind and the ability to evaluate complex material
• Ability to explain complex issues to people who may not have technical knowledge
• Intermediate level of programming skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy with strong numerical, logical reasoning and analytical skills
• A team-orientated approach to work
• Enthusiasm and a genuine interest in meteorology and the environment
• Resilience and a determination to succeed
• Independent thinkers with a growth mindset

Job Location: The role will be located at our Corporate office in Dubai, UAE.