- Execute short-term trading and imbalance management strategies
- Forecast forward power prices and support import and export trading decisions
- Optimise flexible assets across OTC, balancing, and ancillary services markets
- Monitor market conditions and adjust positions to manage risk and maximise value
- Analyse market data to support trading and optimisation
- Validate operational data to support the finance team
- Develop and maintain pricing, forecasting, and asset optimisation models
- Contribute to the use of AI as a decision-support tool for forecasting and analytics
- Produce reporting on trading performance, imbalance costs, and optimisation outcomes
- Provide insight to senior leadership and the wider business
- Act as a key interface between the Energy team and operational asset teams
- Ensure compliance with trading governance and regulatory requirements
- Support contract review and negotiation for power and energy agreements
- Assess charging structures and tariffs to optimise commercial outcomes
- Support wider business activities including forward strategy, systems, and data
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and development within the team
Requirements
- Experience in an energy or commodities trading environment
- Experience trading power, including import and export positions
- Strong understanding of short-term trading, imbalance management, and optimisation
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets
- Ability to communicate complex information to senior and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with flexible assets or generation portfolios
- Programming or advanced analytics skills (Python, SQL, VBA)
- Interest in applying AI and machine learning to trading and analytics
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in executing trading strategies, forecasting power prices, and optimizing asset performance in energy markets. Proficient in data analysis and communication with stakeholders to support decision-making and compliance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Energy Trading Experience
- Power Trading Expertise
- Analytical Skills
- Python Programming
- AI and Machine Learning Application
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Short-Term Trading
- Imbalance Management
- Asset Optimisation
- Data AnalysisForecasting Models
- Pricing Models
- Operational Data Validation
- Contract Negotiation
- Flexible Asset Management
- Market Condition Monitoring
Soft Skills
- Communication Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Knowledge Sharing
Industry Keywords
- Energy Market
- Commodities Trading
- Regulatory Compliance
- Tariff Assessment
- Decision-Support Tools
Tools & Technologies
- SQL
- VBA
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Energy Trading Specialist in Oxford employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
