Energy Market Origination Lead (Power & Gas)

SmartestEnergy UK; Bellprat; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartestEnergy UK is seeking a senior origination professional to lead the creation of energy trading transactions within the local Power, Gas & Environmental Commodities markets and to support expansion into other European geographies.

You will originate bespoke trading services, build a strong client network and collaborate with risk, regulation and legal to ensure compliant, value-driven transactions while contributing to overall portfolio growth across Europe.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of wholesale energy markets and trading.
• Extensive client network in local power and gas markets.
• Track record of originating energy products (e.g. market access agreements, power purchase agreements, tolling agreements and options).
• Extensive and current knowledge of the local and European markets.
• An appreciation of the operational, financial, compliance and risk management requirements needed to support structured transactions in the energy market.

Responsibilities

• Originate bespoke energy trading services agreements with large industrials, generators, energy retailers and other third-party participants in the local energy markets.
• Generate leads for linear and non-linear transactions with wholesale counterparties and asset operators in the local markets.
• Maintain a network of contacts in the industry and cultivate a pipeline of potential transactions.
• Formulate and develop origination strategies, stay updated on market and regulatory changes, and support product development.
• Work with risk, regulation and legal on new bespoke transactions and report on commercial performance and portfolio risks.
• Support group objectives and foster collaboration across teams.

Job description

SmartestEnergy UK is seeking a senior origination professional to lead the creation of energy trading transactions within the local Power, Gas & Environmental Commodities markets and to support expansion into other European geographies.

You will originate bespoke trading services, build a strong client network and collaborate with risk, regulation and legal to ensure compliant, value-driven transactions while contributing to overall portfolio growth across Europe.