The Risk/Trading Analyst is responsible for trading and managing client positions within the energy portfolio.

Role Overview:

The Risk/Trading Analyst role is positioned to support the risk and trading department with analysis of the energy and regulatory markets enabling clarity to the increasingly complex marketplace.

Responsibilities:

Undertake analysis of wholesale markets
Manage flexible purchase transactions and strategy execution
Data analysis and problem solving
Model validation and audit work (optionality/ volatility VAR)
Exposure forecast implementations (volume/value)
ETRM implementation and maintenance
Discuss the energy markets in detail and explain why prices movements are occurring
Building and maintaining relationships with the clients including holding face to face client meetings
Provide training and support to analysts and administrators

Skills & Experience:

2-3 years’ experience in the energy sector (trading/risk role) (highly desirable)
Clear understanding and interest in the UK energy markets.
An understanding of cross commodity drivers - energy regulation and legislation
Strong communication skills
Highly numerate
Organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment
A self-motivated starter and a team player
Confidence to challenge purchasing decisions
Strong Excel (lookups, pivot tables) skills; VBA and SQL are also desirable
Knowledge of platforms such as Reuters Eikon/Bloomberg