Overview
Ready to tackle the most complex challenges in energy trading? Mesh-AI is a dynamic, fast-growing consultancy where you'll work alongside brilliant minds to solve the hardest data and AI problems facing the world's largest energy trading companies. As a Senior Energy Trading Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how global energy markets operate - architecting next-generation trading solutions that process billions in daily transactions and shape the future of energy.
This isn't your typical consulting role. You'll have the autonomy and agility of a smaller company while working on enterprise-scale challenges that would typically require armies of consultants. Every engagement is high-stakes, every solution is cutting-edge, and every client interaction shapes the direction of entire trading operations. You'll go from whiteboard sessions with CTOs in the morning to hands-on solution design in the afternoon - all while building the consulting practice that will define the industry's next chapter.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Engagement & Strategic Leadership
* Lead client workshops to define and refine complex trading solution requirements across multiple energy commodities (power, gas, oil, renewables)
* Partner with senior client stakeholders (CTOs, Heads of Trading, Risk Directors) to understand business objectives and translate them into actionable solution roadmaps
* Develop compelling business cases that demonstrate ROI and value creation for trading solution investments
* Act as the primary client relationship owner for strategic engagements, maintaining executive-level relationships throughout project lifecycles
* Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder alignment between Trading, Risk, Operations, IT, and Regulatory teams
* Drive thought leadership discussions on industry trends, market structure evolution, and technology adoption strategies
Solution Design & Requirements Management
* Lead requirements gathering for Front, Middle and Back Office use cases and shaping Mesh-AI's approach to building bespoke solutions to solve these challenges
* Design end-to-end solution architectures that address complex trading workflows, risk management, and regulatory requirements
* Navigate the nuances of physical and financial energy trading flows, including basis trading, portfolio optimization, and asset-backed trading strategies
* Define functional specifications for real-time market data integration, position management, P&L calculation, and risk reporting systems
* Establish clear success criteria and KPIs for solution delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Complex Delivery Management
* Lead agile delivery of multi-workstream programs involving trading systems, data platforms, and analytics solutions
* Coach and coordinate cross-functional agile teams including data engineers, software developers, quantitative analysts, and business stakeholders
* Establish agile governance frameworks including sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement processes
* Drive rapid prototyping and iterative delivery approaches that enable early value realization and stakeholder feedback
* Facilitate agile ceremonies at scale including PI planning, release planning, and cross-team coordination events
* Ensure regulatory compliance considerations (EMIR, MiFID II, REMIT) are integrated into agile delivery practices and sprint outcomes
Required Experience & Expertise:
Energy Trading Domain Knowledge
* Energy or Commodity Trading: 5+ years of experience in energy or commodity trading environments with deep understanding of multiple commodities: power, gas, oil, and/or renewable energy
* Trading Systems: Hands-on experience with ETRM platforms (Endur, Allegro, Brady, Eka, etc.) and trading system architectures
* Risk Management: Understanding of energy trading risks including market, credit, operational, and regulatory risks
* Physical and Financial: Experience with both physical commodity flows and financial derivative instruments
Consulting & Client Management
* Consulting Background: Ideally 5+ years in management consulting, preferably with Big 4, tier-1 strategy firms, or specialist energy consulting practices
* Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of managing C-level and senior executive relationships in complex, high-stakes environments
* Business Case Development: Demonstrated ability to build compelling financial and strategic business cases for technology investments
* Workshop Facilitation: Expert-level facilitation skills for requirements workshops, design sessions, and stakeholder alignment meetings
* Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to board-level audiences
Agile Delivery & Program Management
* Agile Leadership: Experience leading large-scale agile transformations and complex multi-team delivery programs (>£5M value)
* Cross-functional Leadership: Ability to lead diverse agile teams including business users, technologists, and external vendors without direct authority
* Change Management: Experience driving organizational change and user adoption using agile change management principles
* Vendor Management: Track record of managing agile delivery partnerships with technology vendors and system integrators
Preferred Qualifications:
* Background in quantitative analysis or derivatives pricing
* Previous experience at energy trading companies, utilities, or investment banks
* Knowledge of emerging technologies in trading (AI/ML, cloud platforms)
Why Mesh-AI
* Fast-growing start-up organisation with huge opportunity for career growth
* Highly competitive salary package along with company bonus
* A hugely collaborative working environment where every person's viewpoint is considered - a chance to make your mark on the business from day one
* Financially backed business meaning security and support for new initiatives and global market expansion
* Pick your own Gear Macbooks, PCs, Accessories
* Drive your development with a personal learning budget
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