Manager - Platinion - Tech Commodity Trading

Manager - Platinion - Tech Commodity Trading

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About BCGBoston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. We work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders, empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a collaborative model across the firm and client organization, fuelled by helping clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place.

About BCG PlatinionBCG Platinion operates globally with offices in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. We deliver digital excellence for clients with solutions to complex challenges, guiding clients to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and accelerate digital journeys. We deliver business value through technology at speed, transforming business and enabling capabilities in Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application, and Risk. We balance vision with practical change, translating strategies into leading-edge tech platforms at scale.

What You''ll DoWe are seeking a Manager with IT consulting and tech experience in Commodity Trading to lead transformational initiatives in evolving energy markets. The role involves advising utilities, IOCs, merchant traders, renewables developers and owners, digital start-up traders, and other market participants on optimizing, modernizing, and transforming IT landscapes. You will shape and deliver end-to-end IT solutions—from traditional ETRM implementations to cloud-based data-centric platforms, real-time risk management, and innovative digital/AI solutions for energy trading organizations.

Responsibilities include:

Lead client engagements, manage cross-functional teams, and act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, addressing regulatory requirements and enabling trading capabilities of the future.

Work with client leadership to unlock value from asset-backed trading, origination, and proprietary trading; define tech visions and IT strategies; gain buy-in for recommendations; and guide case team members to transform potential into performance.

Provide end-to-end responsibility for large, technical modules within projects and develop specialized knowledge to solve client problems; craft IT strategies, concepts, and solutions with technical, analytical, and conceptual skills.

Develop team leadership, mentorship, knowledge sharing, and opportunities for growth; pursue continuous personal development through daily challenges.

Contribute to Practice Area development and help build the BCG brand as a digital leader.

What You''ll BringWe’re looking for exceptional talent with strong IT consulting experience and exposure to the commodity trading domain. Specific areas of expertise include:

10–15 years of professional experience since graduation, with a solid track record in IT consulting and project delivery.

Significant exposure to Energy Trading IT landscapes, with hands-on experience in ETRM systems, short-term trading, market access, or related data-centric platforms.

Prior work with international energy companies and/or specialized commodity trading firms is highly desirable.

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related subject (Computer Science preferred).

Additional certifications in energy trading, risk management, or IT consulting (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, Cloud) are a plus.

Energy Trading IT Systems and Platforms

Hands-on experience with ETRM systems (e.g., Endur, Allegro, Aspect, Openlink or similar), including trade capture, risk management, controls and reporting, settlement, and regulatory reporting (REMIT, EMIR).

Knowledge of Nomination and Scheduling systems and interaction with Transmission System Operators (TSOs) for power and gas.

Familiarity with Short-Term Trading systems supporting day-ahead, intraday, and balancing markets; exposure to algorithmic/automated trading is a plus.

Understanding of Market Access platforms (OTC, exchange, broker integration) and trading certificates/licensing requirements.

Experience with Market Data Management platforms and integration with downstream systems.

Exposure to Finance and Controlling systems used in trading operations (billing, settlement, accounting, cost/controlling).

Energy Trading Value Chain and Processes

Knowledge of the end-to-end trade lifecycle: portfolio management, deal negotiation, trade capture, confirmation, physical and financial settlement, and risk management.

Understanding of portfolio optimization and forecasting models (short-, mid-, and long-term horizons).

Experience with valuation and risk frameworks (e.g., VaR, credit risk, PandL scenarios).

Technology and Transformation Skills

Experience delivering digital and cloud-based solutions for trading landscapes (Azure, AWS, or similar).

Familiarity with Lean ETRM concepts and modular IT landscapes (microservices, APIs, containerization).

Strong background in data platforms, analytics, and integration for trading use cases (real-time data feeds, pricing, forecasting, optimization).

Knowledge of automation and algorithmic trading capabilities in power and gas trading.

Domain Experience

Practical experience in Energy Trading markets (power and gas preferred; knowledge of oil/LNG and renewables integration is helpful).

Familiarity with OTC and exchange products, deal types, and counterparties (forwards, futures, options, swaps, day-ahead, intraday, structured products, PPAs).

Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance in European or global energy trading markets.

Additional informationBoston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable. Those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E-Verify Employer. For more information on E-Verify, please view the official resources.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

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