About the Role (Home Based)
A leading, fully integrated energy infrastructure business is on a mission to drive the UK's transition to net zero and is seeking an Energy Trading Risk & Compliance Manager.
With a portfolio that includes smart meters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and EV charge points, they provide complete energy solutions underpinned by engineering excellence, funding capability, and advanced technology and data expertise.
Having over 300MW already operational and a further 200MW under construction, this business is a key player in UK energy trading, operating a sophisticated in-house trading function.
The Energy Trading Risk & Compliance Manager will play a crucial role in supporting trading operations, managing risk, and ensuring compliance across a dynamic and growing energy portfolio. Reporting to the Trading Director, this position involves operational oversight, strategic input, and developing governance frameworks to support ongoing growth.
This is a client-facing, hands-on role suited to an individual with deep industry knowledge, a commercial mindset, and strong leadership capabilities. The Energy Trading Risk & Compliance Manager will also be instrumental in developing internal controls and supporting wider business innovation and expansion into new markets.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Risk Management
o Implement and enhance operational risk management frameworks
o Oversee internal trading controls, reporting, and monitoring systems
o Ensure robust operational processes are in place
2. Compliance
o Develop and maintain governance frameworks and internal policies
o Ensure compliance with all external regulations and internal standards
o Support project setup and oversee personnel competency processes
3. Operational Management
o Manage processes with Elexon, trading exchanges (EPEX Spot, N2EX), and OTC trading parties
o Lead regulatory reporting, change management, and performance analysis
o Liaise with NESO and coordinate industry reporting activities
o Provide support across new project development and market entry initiatives
What They’re Looking For:
* A high-calibre graduate with a proven academic track record
* Industry experience and in-depth knowledge of energy trading, regulation, and risk management
* Hands-on experience with governance frameworks and trading operations
* Understanding of Capacity Market, Elexon, Grid/NESO, EPEX/N2EX, EFET/GTMA, REMIT, EMR, Settlements, Credit (advantageous)
* Background in commercial shift operations and leading cross-functional projects
* Skilled in interpreting data to drive decision-making and optimize trading performance
Benefits include:
* 25 personal holiday days per year (plus 8 public holidays), increasing to 30 days after 5 years (with buy/sell options)
* Hybrid working options
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* Free 24/7 confidential employee assistance service
* Automatic entry into Employee Ownership Scheme
* Medicash health plan covering healthcare treatments
* Discounted gym memberships and free online GP
* Life Insurance (4x annual salary)
* Pension matching scheme (up to 5%)
Why Join?
This is a high-impact opportunity to be part of a business leading the transition towards a greener, smarter energy system. The organisation offers a supportive, innovative environment with investment in people, infrastructure, and technology, providing clear scope for professional growth and influence in the UK energy sector.
Apply now for a role where your expertise and leadership will shape the future of energy trading and compliance.
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