At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to optimise energy portfolios and manage market risks.
- Company: Leading energy business focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, health perks, and family support.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of energy trading while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in energy trading or related fields with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 89800 £ per year.
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend at least 4 days of your working week in our Perth or our Edinburgh Trading Office.
Salary: 44,000 - 89,800 + new reviewed enhanced trader performance-related bonus + disturbance/shift allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
The Role: The future of energy trading is changing. As renewable generation, battery storage, automation and advanced analytics continue to reshape the GB electricity market, we're interested in hearing from talented Traders and Senior Traders who want to be part of one of the UK's leading energy businesses. Whether your expertise lies in short-term operations, asset optimisation, wholesale markets, trading strategy or risk management, you'll join an established and collaborative trading environment where commercial judgement, innovation and continuous learning are highly valued. Working safely and responsibly, you'll help optimise portfolios, manage market risk and unlock value in increasingly dynamic energy markets while contributing to the transition towards a more flexible, low-carbon energy system.
You will:
- Collaborate with experienced colleagues to optimise energy portfolios, identify trading opportunities and manage risk in a safe and controlled manner.
- Monitor market fundamentals, evolving regulations and operational conditions to support informed and commercially sound decision-making.
- Develop and execute trading and hedging strategies that balance value creation with strong governance and risk management.
- Build positive relationships across trading, commercial, operational, analytics and technology teams to deliver the best outcomes for the business.
- Embrace innovation, data and technology to support the continued evolution of trading and optimisation capabilities.
You Have:
- Experience within energy trading, asset optimisation, market operations or a related commercial trading environment.
- Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and the confidence to make thoughtful decisions in fast-paced markets.
- A collaborative and inclusive approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships across a range of stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a genuine curiosity about energy markets and the opportunities they create.
- A commitment to working safely, responsibly and ethically, ensuring risk, governance and compliance remain at the forefront of everything you do.
Are you interested in helping shape the future of energy trading? Register your interest today to be among the first to hear about future Trader and Senior Trader opportunities within Energy Markets.
About SSE: SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing 33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. SSE Energy Markets secure the energy needed to power customers' lives, while creating value for SSE. Our Energy Markets trading teams buy the fuel needed to deliver cleaner energy and sell power generated in our wind farm, hydro and thermal assets back to the markets.
Flexible benefits to fit your life: Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer: SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
Registration of Interest - Trader Opportunities - Energy Markets in Midlothian employer: Scottish and Southern Energy
SSE Energy Markets is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering a flexible working environment across multiple vibrant locations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and London. With a strong commitment to safety, inclusion, and continuous learning, employees benefit from a range of perks such as private healthcare discounts, generous family entitlements, and opportunities to engage in meaningful work that supports the transition to a net zero future.
Contact Details:
Scottish and Southern Energy Recruitment Team
