Energy Trader

Independent Utility Advice, LTD.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Birthday day off

Train travel discount

Cycle to Work

Tech Scheme

Professional development

Procurement strategy exposure

Job summary

Independent Utility Advice, LTD. is seeking an experienced Energy Trader to support commercial energy procurement and trading activity in Manchester.

The role blends wholesale market analysis, risk management and informed purchasing for a portfolio of business clients. The position offers competitive remuneration based on experience, private healthcare, a birthday day off, travel discounts and a range of schemes to support professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy trading, wholesale analysis or closely related role.
• Sound knowledge of UK gas and electricity markets, including price drivers and risks.
• Ability to interpret quantitative market information and translate analysis into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Energy procurement: assess wholesale gas and electricity prices and support purchasing strategies.
• Market intelligence: interpret market data, forward curves and economic developments.
• Risk management: monitor price exposure and hedge purchasing approaches.
• Reporting: prepare market commentary, forecasts and recommendations.
• Client support: explain market movements and portfolio performance to consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Energy trading

Market analysis

Risk management

Client communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

ENERGY TRADING, MARKET ANALYSIS & RISK MANAGEMENT

Independent Utility Advice is seeking an experienced Energy Trader to support commercial energy procurement and trading activity. The role combines wholesale market analysis, risk management and informed purchasing decisions for a portfolio of business clients.

BENEFITS & DEVELOPMENT

• Competitive remuneration, dependent on relevant experience and technical capability
• Private healthcare and a paid day off on your birthday
• 50% discount on LNER train travel, plus hotel and restaurant discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme
• Professional development and exposure to a range of commercial energy portfolios
• Opportunity to contribute to procurement strategy and market intelligence
• Collaborative working with energy consultants and client-facing teams

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Energy procurement: assess wholesale gas and electricity prices and support the execution of purchasing strategies in line with client mandates.
• Market intelligence: interpret market research, pricing data, forward curves, supply-demand fundamentals and relevant economic developments.
• Risk management: monitor price exposure, evaluate market risks and recommend suitable hedging and purchasing approaches.
• Reporting: prepare concise market commentary, forecasts, performance updates and evidence-based recommendations.
• Client support: work with consultants and stakeholders to explain market movements, purchasing decisions and portfolio performance.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

• Experience in energy trading, flexible procurement, wholesale market analysis or a closely related role.
• Sound knowledge of UK gas and electricity markets, including key price drivers and trading risks.
• Ability to interpret quantitative market information and translate analysis into practical recommendations.
• Strong Excel, numerical analysis, attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Understanding of hedging, forward purchasing and client risk appetite is advantageous.

Location: Manchester