Senior Energy Trader with ref. SET3

Job description

The Senior Energy Trader is responsible for trading and managing client positions within the energy portfolio.

Role Overview:

The Senior Energy Trader role is positioned to drive forward the risk and trading department enabling clarity to the increasingly complex marketplace.

Responsibilities:

Drive the Risk/Trading strategy
Carry out the trading process on behalf of the client
Undertake analysis of wholesale markets
Manage flexible purchase transactions
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)
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