Energy Portfolio Trader

Our client, a publicly owned central purchasing body, is looking for an Energy Portfolio Trader to join their team. In this role, you will oversee and enhance the company’s aggregated energy portfolio , executing trades within risk and credit limits while ensuring full compliance with UK legislation and procurement regulations. Your key responsibilities will include monitoring energy markets , managing hedging processes , executing trades and supporting public sector customers . You will also develop trading strategies , maintain performance platforms, and ensure accurate portfolio reporting . If you have a strong background in trading, risk management, and procurement , along with experience in developing advanced hedging strategies – apply today!

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the primary energy trader, executing transactions for the portfolio
• Monitor energy markets through various sources and platforms
• Ensure first line reaction to opportunities to secure energy (gas and power) for the portfolio
• Develop and manage hedging processes to meet client’s energy needs
• Establish and maintain a platform for tracking and reporting trading performance
• Ensure the company\’s flexible energy contract strategy remains relevant
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate portfolio data
• Represent the company in meetings with risk management providers and energy suppliers
• Ensure procurement frameworks used for supplier selection remain up to date
• Support supplier management to uphold framework procurement requirements.

Skills and experience required:

• 3 years of experience in a similar role within energy supply, consultancy or a purchasing body
• Experience in advanced hedging strategies – they work on 3 years in advance
• Proven expertise in trading and risk management
• Strong understanding of flexible energy contracts
• Ability to plan purchases in line with trading strategy, forecasting and price fluctuations
• Experience working with or understanding public sector customers (preferred)
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, 29 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 discretionary closedown days at Christmas etc

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