ENERGY METEOROLOGIST – Dubai, UAE

Job Description

Starting salary of 60,000 – 100,000 USD per annum in a zero-tax environment (plus biannual performance-based bonuses)

Job Location: Dubai, UAE (We provide visa sponsorship & relocation assistance)

About Cobblestone

Cobblestone Energy is an energy trading company specialising in the Great Britain and European wholesale electricity markets. Founded in 2017, we are part of the next generation of companies defining the future of global commodity trading.

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. In doing so, we help to balance the electricity grid, lowering the cost to end consumers, and aiding the transition to a renewable future. Technology and risk management form the backbone of our business. 

At Cobblestone Energy, we are a diverse team of over 50 people from 20+ nationalities – we believe in hiring extraordinary talent from all around the world. Our flat organizational structure helps us in giving our team members complete ownership of the work and ensures ideas come from every level. We believe in providing unlimited growth opportunities to our people alongside constant feedback and support, which allows us to cover our vulnerabilities and grow as a team in new and interesting ways.

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 Meteorologist with 2-5 years of work experience into our team. You should 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 special. 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 are looking for an Energy Meteorologist with programming experience who can help our team with mining data from existing data sources, build predictions utilising 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 commercial team and have a great impact on the company’s bottom line. You do not need to have experience in working in a trading firm but experience in working with raw weather data and an intermediate level of programming skills are required.

The role is a great opportunity for someone who is highly competent, ambitious, and looking for 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 performance
• An exciting, challenging and fulfilling career
• An opportunity to work on new things from scratch and make independent decisions.
• Investment in you to ensure that you always remain the best in business
• Equity participation for strong contributors, 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
• 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, analysts, and relevant stakeholders.
• Being up to date about leading-edge developments, analytical techniques, technologies, and tools in advanced analytics
• Upholding and living our cultural values

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s 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 ideas 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 weather systems
• 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.