What drew you to working at Cobblestone originally?
Cobblestone has both the infrastructure and people needed to create great trading teams
What do you like the most about your team?
The team are motivated to succeed and have a good time while doing it
What is the best part of your job?
The best part of the job is taking strategies from idea to implementation and watching the hard work pay off
Why would you recommend Cobblestone Energy as a place to be to others?
I would recommend cobblestone to anyone who is interested in developing skills in the energy space
What drew you to working at Cobblestone originally?
Working in an international environment
What do you like the most about your team?
The diversity
What is the best part of your job?
Discussing ideas
Why would you recommend Cobblestone Energy as a place to be to others?
Because you will meet a lot of people with different ways of thinking
What drew you to working at Cobblestone originally?
A mix of cultural diversity, a start-up atmosphere, and engagement in a notably challenging domain – the electricity market.
What do you like the most about your team?
My team embodies a strong data driven culture and we keep learning everyday.
What is the best part of your job?
High level of autonomy in your area of ownership.
Why would you recommend Cobblestone Energy as a place to be to others?
“When smart people surround you, you can develop more easily.” and that is COBBLESTONE.
What drew you to working at Cobblestone originally?
The work in a niche sphere – this is a test
What do you like the most about your team?
The friendly atmosphere and the level of trust, which means no micromanagement.
What is the best part of your job?
See the impact of my changes in the performance of the traders, and thus, the company
Why would you recommend Cobblestone Energy as a place to be to others?
Good company culture, interesting projects.
What drew you to work at Cobblestone originally?
I was looking to build a career in commodities trading while also getting the chance the move abroad directly after graduating.
What do you like the most about your team?
I just enjoy being surrounded by talented people, it motivates me on a daily basis.
What is the best part of your job?
Having complete ownership of models and tools, and then the opportunity to trade on that. This gives me the chance to learn the end-to-end process of building out a desk to then generating P&L.
Why would you recommend Cobblestone Energy as a place to be to others?
I believe that the growth opportunity at Cobblestone is unmatched for anyone looking to break in to power, gas, and carbon markets.
What drew you to working at Cobblestone originally?
I always wanted to work in a trading firm. Cobblestone’s CTP process gave me an introduction to the markets and more importantly the people and I was sold.
What do you like the most about your team?
I like how diverse everyone is and yet we manage to collaborate to make amazing things happen.
What is the best part of your job?
Being on the trading team is similar to being in a professional sports team and all the highs and lows associated with it. It’s fun and adrenaline packed job.
Simon has built Cobblestone’s trading capability into a fully staffed 24/7 operation able to support the balancing needs of the UK power market.
Simon is a British citizen and has degrees in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College and education from the University of Cambridge.
What drew you to work at Cobblestone originally?
I was attracted by the very diverse culture and the data-driven nature of the work. The environment encourages learning on the spot, and the Commercial Graduate Programme is very well designed, as it allows you to gain exposure to both analytics and trading at the same time.
What do you like the most about your team?
Everyone is very friendly and willing to teach you when you are new to the job. We also frequently have social activities, which helps build strong relationships and team bonding.
What is the best part of your job?
Building a clear understanding of the power market while continuously learning throughout the journey.
Why would you recommend Cobblestone Energy as a place to be to others?
Having a great culture is very important, and Cobblestone has a strong and supportive one. You make friends from all over the world, and the learning curve is steep, allowing you to develop yourself quickly along the way.