Energy Trading Forecasting Analyst

Connect Executive Resourcing Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial energy firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced commercial analyst to improve the profitability of trading and hedging activities. The role requires strong analytical skills, a numerical degree, and a good understanding of the UK electricity market. Responsibilities include enhancing price forecasting models, assessing market developments, and presenting insights to stakeholders. Applicants should possess excellent communication and IT skills to succeed in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a numerical/analytical degree.
• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent IT skills, including spreadsheets and databases.
• Understanding of the UK electricity market and relevant commodity markets.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Run and improve existing price forecasting models.
• Monitor market and regulatory developments.
• Produce price forecasts and scenarios.
• Analyse reports on forecasting accuracy.
• Present results to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical competence

Oral and written communication

IT skills

Education

Numerical/analytical degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

A commercial energy firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced commercial analyst to improve the profitability of trading and hedging activities. The role requires strong analytical skills, a numerical degree, and a good understanding of the UK electricity market. Responsibilities include enhancing price forecasting models, assessing market developments, and presenting insights to stakeholders. Applicants should possess excellent communication and IT skills to succeed in this dynamic environment.