Risk Analyst

Corona Energy; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent energy supplier is seeking a Graduate Energy Risk Analyst to join their Strategy, Pricing, Risk, and Reporting team in Watford. This role offers exposure to core commercial operations and a structured training plan, ideal for recent graduates with a numerate degree. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and an interest in the energy market, with opportunities to work in a collaborative environment and take on key responsibilities from day one.

Benefits

Structured training and development plan

Competitive salary and profit share bonus scheme

Free breakfast, fruit, drinks and snacks

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in a numerate discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with data and tools like Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage energy market risks.
• Provide accurate data for pricing and forecasting.
• Support senior analysts in key projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Data handling

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Job description

Graduate Energy Risk Analyst

Location: Watford (Hybrid – 3 days office based and 2 days working from home)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Visa sponsorship requests are not being considered at this time

About Us

Corona Energy is a leading independent energy supplier with over 20 years of experience servicing UK businesses. We supply 14% of the industrial and commercial gas market, supporting around 13,000 customers and managing over 85,000 meters nationwide. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture—our employees consistently rate us as a great place to work. Now we’re looking for bright, driven graduates to join our team and grow with us.

About the Role

As a Graduate Energy Risk Analyst, you will join our Strategy, Pricing, Risk, and Reporting team, gaining exposure to the core commercial and risk management operations. You will gain experience by developing technical and analytical expertise across several focus areas and be supported by our experienced analysts within the team.

The area of focus for this role are:

Portfolio Market Risk

• Monitor and manage energy market risks in our gas and power portfolios
• Contribute to the development and execution of hedging strategies
• Forecast energy consumption for quoting and strategic planning
• Help ensure governance compliance in managing market exposure

Customer Optimisation

• Support the delivery of market optimisation services for key clients
• Provide market insights and analysis to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with pricing teams to ensure accurate costing for flexible contracts

Gas and Power Pricing

• Maintain and enhance pricing systems and cost forecasting models
• Work closely with Finance to track gross margins and financial performance
• Assist Sales in pricing flexible contracts and tender submissions

Data, Modelling, Automation & Change

• Develop and maintain analytical models and code to support risk and pricing functions
• Help improve operational efficiency and reduce cost-to-serve
• Support business decisions through data-driven insights and risk analysis

Key responsibilities:

• Provide accurate data for pricing, risk, and forecasting activities
• Perform scenario and simulation-based analysis of energy market trends
• Participate in new product launches, pricing system improvements, and operational audits
• Support senior analysts in key projects and BAU tasks
• Deliver high-quality reports and insights for customers and internal stakeholders

What we are looking for:

• A recent graduate (or soon-to-be) with a degree in a numerate discipline such as Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Comfortable working with data and tools like Excel; experience with Python, SQL, or other similar programmes
• An interest in the energy market and a desire to build a career in commercial or risk analysis.
• Team focused, proactive, and keen to learn.

What we offer

• A structured training and development plan tailored to your growth
• Responsibility of key tasks from day one
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and profit share bonus scheme
• Free breakfast, fruit, drinks and snacks

At Corona Energy, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying please email: [e-mail]