Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager

OverviewEnergy Trading and Portfolio Manager — Remote position — £70,000 - £85,000

Our client, a leading and fast-growing energy consultancy, is seeking an Energy Trading and Portfolio Manager to join their Pricing and Risk Management team. The business delivers integrated energy management services, including procurement, energy audits, compliance, data analytics, and bureau services, to IandC energy users across the UK, with ambitious plans to expand into European markets.

In this high-impact role, the successful candidate will lead the management of a growing portfolio of flexibly traded clients, developing and executing trading strategies, managing market exposure, and optimising client outcomes. They will also play a pivotal role in winning new business, supporting account management, and enhancing trading systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Trading and Hedging: Buy and sell electricity and gas on behalf of flexibly traded clients to secure optimal pricing.

Portfolio Strategy: Design and implement trading strategies aligned with the company\''s risk management framework.

Client Engagement: Act as the lead contact for flexible trading in sales processes, supporting field sales and attending client meetings.

Account Management Support: Provide trading insights, cost reporting, budget forecasts, and performance analysis.

Tool Development: Support the evolution of trading and reporting systems to improve client service.

Training: Deliver training to colleagues on commodity markets and trading practices.

Candidate requirements

Minimum 5 years\'' experience in pricing, risk management, and trading portfolio methods (supplier and/or consultancy).

Strong understanding of financial markets; commodity market knowledge highly desirable.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain trading decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Commercially astute, decisive, and confident making decisions under pressure.

Highly numerate with advanced Excel skills; experience with ETRM systems preferred.

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