GEN-I Trading Challenge 2024

The 2024 GEN-I Trading Challenge was more than a competition – it was a platform for learning, growth and discovery. It showcased the complexity of global energy markets, and gave participants the chance to experience what drives decisions in one of the most dynamic sectors of the industry.

The 2024 GEN-I Trading Challenge brought together 148 selected participants for six weeks of intensive learning and practice in trading and analytics. Through lectures, simulations and real-world tasks, participants executed thousands of trades and tackled complex analytical challenges. The programme not only recognised outstanding performance across categories, but also created tangible career opportunities – indeed, several participants have since joined GEN-I.

There was clear progress from the 2022 edition: more engagement, stronger results, and a growing role as a bridge between education and careers in energy markets.

Overview

The 2024 edition of the GEN-I Trading Challenge confirmed its role as one of the most dynamic programmes for aspiring traders and analysts. Over six weeks, participants stepped into the fast-paced world of energy markets through hands-on experience that blended theory with practice. The challenge was designed not only to teach the basics of trading and analytics, but also to identify talent and provide a pathway toward future opportunities at GEN-I.

The programme attracted 655 applications, and 148 candidates were selected – 82 for the Trading track and 66 for the Quant track. Each track offered a unique perspective on market operations.

In Trading, participants learned the basics of portfolio management and risk analysis before moving into simulated trading on professional platforms. They developed strategies, completed practical assignments and submitted weekly trading overviews.

In Quant, participants tackled four interconnected tasks, from statistical price forecasting to complex battery optimisation, submitting daily predictions and code.

Key insights

The results were impressive. Together, participants executed 6,752 trades. Four traders achieved profits exceeding €25,000 in just three weeks, while the most active participant completed 537 trades.

These numbers are proof not only of technical skill, but of persistence and creativity under pressure as well.

Talent recognition

The 2024 GEN-I Trading Challenge celebrated outstanding performance across all categories. Participants were recognised for excellence in profit and loss, theoretical knowledge, and overall results in both trading and quantitative analysis.

Beyond the competition, the programme proved its value as a talent pipeline, with several top performers securing roles at GEN-I.