Energy Trading Operations Specialist d/f/m

RWE; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy trading company in Swindon is seeking an Energy Trading Operations Specialist to manage the trade lifecycle for physical commodity deals. The role requires strong communication skills, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Ideal candidates will be proactive problem solvers with a passion for digital tools and automation. Flexible working arrangements are available, with competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Task-oriented hybrid working model

State-of-the-art campus with fitness centre

Childcare and on-site amenities

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented individual needed.
• Comfortable with daily interaction with various teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated to drive improvements across processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential checks for daily trade verification.
• Ensure contracts are settled within timelines.
• Support ad hoc reporting requests.
• Identify potential for automation using IT solutions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Highly organised

Change-driven mindset

Analytical problem solver

Collaborative team player

Commercial awareness

IT skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Tools

Python

VBA

Power Automate

Power BI

AI

Endur

SAP

Job description

Overview

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent

At RWE Supply & Trading, we work with a broad commodity portfolio including Renewable power, gas, emissions, LNG, freight, and more.

We're looking for a motivated team member to join our Cargo Contracts Team in Back Office. In this role, you’ll manage the full trade lifecycle for physical commodity deals - from issuing confirmations and handling invoicing to ensuring timely, accurate settlement.

You’ll work closely with teams across the business (Front Office, Risk, Finance, Accounting, and Legal) to maintain strong controls and support operational excellence.

The Back Office department is a vital support function that ensures every deal is processed accurately, on time, and in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Do you have a keen interest in working with physical commodity contracts? Are you ready to help drive optimisation and digitalisation?

Then join the RWE Back Office Cargo team as an Energy Trading Operations Specialist!

About the role

The primary focus of the role is to ensure all operational activities are completed as per the contractual deadlines with limited operational risk to the business. The Cargo team is responsible for Biomass, LNG & Chrome in no less than 7 countries across the world, including South Africa and Australia. Dry Bulk Origination is a thriving area with some exciting products in the pipeline such as Grains and Steel products.

Key responsibilities

• Daily trade verification: Perform essential checks to ensure all trades are accurately captured in our trading and operations systems. Raise and resolve discrepancies with traders or Cargo Operations team, and make deal amendments as required.
• Contract settlement: Ensure contracts are settled within agreed timelines, follow up on outstanding payments, and keep the Cargo Operations team informed of any issues.
• Reporting and data analysis: Support ad hoc reporting requests.
• Optimisation & digitalisation: Identify potential to automate using IT solutions, and comprehensively document to ensure transparency and compliance.

Job requirements and experiences

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented individual with the following skills and attributes:

• Strong communication skills: Comfortable with daily interaction with Traders, Operators, Finance, and Back Office teams in Singapore and Swindon.
• Highly organised: Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines, frequently re-evaluating and adjusting daily tasks to align with operational demands.
• Change-driven mindset: Self-motivated and keen to identify and help drive improvements across processes and workflows.
• Analytical problem solver: Approaches challenges with a solutions-focused attitude and high attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player: Works effectively with others and builds strong interpersonal relationships.
• Commercial awareness: Understands the broader business context and adapts well to a dynamic trading environment.
• IT skills: A passion for digital tools and willingness to quickly familiarise yourself with new IT systems / programmes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable using them daily
• Strong technical skills in IT automation frameworks and scripting.

Advantageous, but not essential

• We’re seeking a candidate with strong automation and development skills, paired with a proactive mindset focused on problem-solving and continuous process improvement
• Python, VBA, Power Automate, Power BI, AI
• Basic knowledge of Endur and SAP

What we value most is passion, willingness to learn and a determined and resilient work ethic. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills above we would still like to hear from you.

Further we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

Your benefits

At RWE Supply & Trading we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a range of competitive benefits, we not only offer excellent development prospects and an attractive remuneration package, but also take care of your well-being and understand that life-work integration is essential. Also our offer includes the following perks:

• Work at the commercial heart of RWE, directly shaping the energy transition
• Task oriented and hybrid working model
• Join a diverse and multicultural team in a highly dynamic and rapidly growing business
• State-of-the-art campus with free fitness centre, child care, on-site barista & restaurants

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90833
Any questions? Contact HR: Pia König, [e-mail],Contact Business: Clare Hooton, [e-mail]

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit around 2,200-strong team’s drawn from over 90 countries, and operates Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floor – trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants’ dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there’s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you''ll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.