IT at dc 

dcGraduate in Software

Join our 18-month graduate programme and discover the dynamic synergies between software development and business intelligence.

As an independent problem solver, you will be

• analysing data and developing algorithms using cutting-edge technologies
• solving complex business problems in the fast-moving world of energy and finance
• an essential part of the decision-making process in a rapidly growing company.

Learn more and send your application now.

Vacancies

Cover letter

The layout and language of your cover letter is simple. It includes your contact details and answers the following questions:

• Why are you interested in working with Danske Commodities?
• What skills in particular would you like to highlight?
• What have you achieved by taking responsibility? 

You have also highlighted your most relevant functional skills, experiences, and competencies.

CV

Your simple and precise CV highlights your achievements and experience. It includes your:

• date of birth
• Email address
• phone number
• residential address
• education/qualifications
• work experience
• linguistic and IT skills, and
• extracurricular and spare time activities.

2 interviews

There are two interviews between being an applicant and being a member of our team. 

The 1st interview is with a team leader and a potential colleague. We’ll evaluate your skills, personality, and how good a match you may be for our team.

The 2nd interview is with a team leader and oftentimes the CEO. You will have submitted a short online personality test. In some cases, you’ll be asked to present a small assignment.

We welcome unsolicited applications

We'd love to hear from you, and we've made it fast and easy for you to share your application.

1. Have the following documents ready to upload:

•     cover letter
•     CV
•     exam papers
•     references
•     photo (optional)

Do we match?

We continuously aim to attract and retain talented people who:

• take responsibility
• meet challenges and create opportunities
• are willing and able to make a difference
• work efficiently, independently and dynamically

Steffen Daniel Jensen

Education: BSc in Computer Science
Department: Software Development
Position: Software Developer
Employed since: August 2012

What were you doing before joining dc?
I worked a few years on FOREX arbitrage and FAST protocol implementation.

What are you working on now?
I am developing a tool for NASDAQ OMX Commodities and giving a course in C#.

What does your typical working day entail?
Of course, I code a lot. But I frequently work in close cooperation with traders to discuss software features.

What’s the culture like at dc?
Agile, professional and open. People grasp opportunities and listen closely to suggestions. It's the perfect place for a visionary mind.

Eva Weidel

Education: Master in Library and Information Science
Department: Business Intelligence
Position: Business Intelligence Graduate 
Employed since: September 2012

What were you doing before joining dc?
I studied Information Science at the Royal School of Library and Information Science in Aalborg.

What are you working on now?
As a BI Graduate I am becoming acquainted with the different software tools and methods we use.

What does your typical working day entail?
My working days vary a lot. We receive a lot of challenging requests and things happen fast. Most of our time is dedicated to developing solutions that provide our traders with data.

What’s the culture like at dc?
International, dynamic and filled with expertise.

Kristoffer Engelbrecht Buur

Education: MSc. in Business Administration and Information Science
Department: IT Projects
Position: IT Project Manager
Employed since: December 2012

What were you doing before joining dc?
Working for over 6 years as IT Project Manager at companies including LEGO, Vestas, Siemens and Central Region Denmark.

What are you working on now?
I am leading a SQL project. I am also working as project manager on communication solutions and projects relating to securing the daily operation of dc.

What does your typical working day entail?
I communicate with stakeholders and work with internal and external resources to ensure momentum, quality and timely completion of projects.

What’s the culture like at dc?
A lot of energy, passion, and highly-skilled people who are proud of being a part of dc.

Christian Skaarup Rasmussen

Education: MSc in Marketing
Department: Gas Team
Position: dcGraduate 
Employed since: 1st of September 2012

What were you doing before joining dc?
I studied Marketing at Aarhus School of Business & Social Sciences.

What are you working on now?
As a dcGraduate I am acquiring skills and knowledge from departments across the whole organisation. This is a great opportunity to broaden my profile.

What does your typical working day entail?
Two days are never the same as a dcGraduate. I will be working in several departments and touch upon areas related to marketing, branding, sales, analysis, customer relations and business development. 

What’s the culture like at dc?
Young at heart, efficient, international and flexible. 

Dragan Rajcetic

Education: MSc in Finance and International Business 
Department: Intraday
Position: Senior Trader 
Employed since: 1st of December 2007

What were you doing before joining dc?
Learning Danish and studying my MSc in Finance & International Business at Aarhus School of Business. 

What are you working on now? 
Trading on the European intraday markets. I also coach new traders.  

What does your typical working day entail? 
Lots of teamwork and many deadlines every hour. Making decisions on whether to trade or not, in a split second. Being responsible for all the bids/offers we have in different markets. 

What’s the culture like at dc? 
Very positive, friendly and inspiring. I am proud to be one of the first persons who started working for dc years ago.

Jacob Guldberg Poulsen

Education: BSc in IT and Product Design
Department: Analytic Team – Business Intelligence
Position: Business Intelligence Developer
Employed since: 1st of July 2010 

What were you doing before joining dc? 
I was a student at the Department of Computer Science and Aarhus School of Architecture and joined dc as a student worker in July 2010. 

What are you working on now? 
Data. We provide our traders with important data from numerous sources. I also brainstorm with the traders to develop new ideas and solutions. 

What does your typical working day entail? 
I work closely with my colleagues to ensure that both ad hoc assignments and projects are delivered on time. Every day is different. 

What’s the culture like at dc? 
We have an international and extremely captivating environment.

Linda Bjørnebo Rasmussen

Education: BA in HR Management & Development
Department: People & Communications
Position: People & Communications Assistant
Employed since: 1st of August 2012

What were you doing before joining dc?
I just arrived in Aarhus after 7 years in Paris working for Microsoft France.

What are you working on now?
Updating and developing our Intranet, developing employee benefits, organising company events, and ensuring that our international employees become well integrated into the company and into Denmark.

What does your typical working day entail?
My working day is very varied. As challenges arrive during the day, it’s important to be able to adapt quickly and prioritise. 

What’s the culture like at dc?
It’s an extremely dynamic and flexible company. When I started I was struck by the incredible speed at which the organisation operates. 

Malene Sun Kim Friis

Education: Stud. Cand.scient.oecon
Department: Dispatching
Position: Student Employee
Employed since: 1st of July 2011

What were you doing before joining dc?
This is my first student-relevant job. 

What are you working on now?
At the moment I am working on a trade check for Intraday.

What does your typical working day entail?
In the dispatching team you can either take the responsibility for daily nominations, or work on projects for Dispatching or other departments.

What’s the culture like at dc?
Young and open. Everyone is open for ideas or suggestions, no matter what your position.

Marie Baun Jeppesen

Education: MSc in Information Technology – IT, Communication and Organisation
Department: Intraday
Position: Trader Associate
Employed since: 1st of July 2012

What were you doing before joining dc?
I was studying at Aarhus School of Business. In June 2012 I got my MSc degree in Information Technology. I joined Danske Commodities in July 2012.

What are you working on now?
One of my primary responsibilities is the daily communication and coordination in the Intraday team. I also take care of project management in larger projects within the team.  

What does your typical working day entail?
I do many different tasks and no two days are alike. I am a member of the Intraday staff where my primary task is optimisation of the communication. I also coordinate and organise different activities, supporting the team where needed.

What’s the culture like at dc?
Very young and diverse. We have an international and fast-paced environment, where I have the pleasure of working with (and being challenged by) many different nationalities and highly-skilled people.

Mikkel Kring

Education: MSc. In International Economic Consulting
Department: Climate Markets
Position: Market Developer
Employed since: 1st of June 2012

What were you doing before joining dc?
I worked as a student employee at Siemens Wind Power while writing my thesis in collaboration with a Chinese company.

What are you working on now?
My assignments include sales, trading, strategy and business development. My main focus is on green certificates that can be sold in the UK.

What does your typical working day entail?
I always start the day by prioritising my assignments and identifying the most value-creating outcomes. Often this includes communication with traders to identify possible trades. 

What’s the culture like at dc?
Fast paced and professional. 

Oliver Wolgast

Education: MSc in International Business
Department: Gas Trading
Position: Manager: Structured Trading
Employed since: 1st of October 2011

What were you doing before joining dc?
I worked as a Senior Originator at DONG Energy.

What are you working on now?
My focus is on product development and origination.

What does your typical working day entail?
Negotiations of deal terms with various trading partners and customers, plus developing new products.

What’s the culture like at dc? Open, curious, ambitious, fun.

Rikke Toudahl Hansen

Education: MSc. in International Business Communication, Corporate Communication 
Department: Wholesale
Position: Personal Assistant
Employed since: 1st of August 2012

What were you doing before joining dc?
I was studying at Aarhus School of Business & Social Sciences. 

What are you working on now?
My focus is on planning customer events, updating CRM contacts and creating different kinds of communication materials and presentations. 

What does your typical working day entail?
Each day is different than the previous day (which is why I love my job). I have a lot of ad hoc tasks, making my week diverse and exciting.

What’s the culture like at dc?
A strong winning mentality, dynamic, entrepreneurial and collaborative.

Camilla Rosenkilde

Education: MSc in Finance
Department: Risk and Compliance 
Position: Risk Manager
Employed since: 1st of December 2010

What were you doing before joining dc?
I was studying at Aarhus School of Business. 

What are you working on now?
Developing the Market Risk function in the team including the optimisation of risk reporting, the setup of mandates and limits for the trading teams, and so on. 

What does your typical working day entail?
My working day is very diverse and I have development tasks, operational tasks, personnel management, and meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

What’s the culture like at dc?
Dynamic and young. We do a lot of social stuff together during and after work. The multinational environment provides diversity of input on a frequent basis.