Portfolio Optimiser
Permanent
Selby/hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
Closing date - Tuesday 20th May2025
Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making adifference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable powerand create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage,we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbonremovals.
You’ll be joining our teams ofpractical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zerocarbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise theplanet for generations to come.
About the role:
As part of the Trading and Optimisation,Commercial Team, the Portfolio Optimiser will:
- Working with Trading, Logistics, Fuel Procurement and Operations to optimise the running of our generation assets.
- Produce generation forecasts for the portfolio to be distributed cross functionally.
- Work closely with teams across Group (Finance, Operations, Biomass and Logistics etc.) to ensure we are using all of the key information we have to price our units accordingly to optimise generation
- Actively engage in the development of trading strategies, providing views to help drive trading tactics
- Identify and implement improvements to models and process efficiency
- Provide analytical support to the team and wider department as required.
Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you’llideally have…
- Experience in an analytical/market facing role, preferably within the wholesale power industry.
- Knowledge of the UK and continental power and gas markets
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with strong IT skills - Excel and PowerPoint as a minimum.
- Experience developing Power BI reports, Power Extraction and a basic knowledge of coding (VBA, Python…) preferable
- A natural problem solver, results orientated and able to perform to tight deadlines.
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future,we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive andsupport
your lifestyle. If successful in thisrole you’ll get:
- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private Healthcare with Vitality
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personal accident cover
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
We’re committed to making a tangibleimpact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individualpurpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team thatshares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shapeyour career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fosteringan environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of theirrole. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent thecommunities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes.Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax tocontribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find outmore about our approach here.
Talk to us about flexibleworking!
How to apply:
Think this role’s for you? Click the‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.
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We understand that you may have someadditional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chatto discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com
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