Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager
Remote position
£70,000 - £85,000
Our client, a leading and fast-growing energy consultancy, is seeking an Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager to join their Pricing and Risk Management team. The business delivers integrated energy management services, including procurement, energy audits, compliance, data analytics, and bureau services, to I&C energy users across the UK, with ambitious plans to expand into European markets.
In this high-impact role, the successful candidate will lead the management of a growing portfolio of flexibly traded clients, developing and executing trading strategies, managing market exposure, and optimising client outcomes. They will also play a pivotal role in winning new business, supporting account management, and enhancing trading systems and processes.
Key responsibilities:
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Trading & Hedging: Buy and sell electricity and gas on behalf of flexibly traded clients to secure optimal pricing.
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Portfolio Strategy: Design and implement trading strategies aligned with the company’s risk management framework.
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Client Engagement: Act as the lead contact for flexible trading in sales processes, supporting field sales and attending client meetings.
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Account Management Support: Provide trading insights, cost reporting, budget forecasts, and performance analysis.
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Tool Development: Support the evolution of trading and reporting systems to improve client service.
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Training: Deliver training to colleagues on commodity markets and trading practices.
Candidate requirements:
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in pricing, risk management, and trading portfolio methods (supplier and/or consultancy).
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Strong understanding of financial markets; commodity market knowledge highly desirable.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain trading decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Commercially astute, decisive, and confident making decisions under pressure.
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Highly numerate with advanced Excel skills; experience with ETRM systems preferred.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded and ambitious professional to join a company that values innovation, client success, and the growth of its people