Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager

Sol Recruitment Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing energy consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager to lead the management of client portfolios and execute trading strategies. You will engage with clients, support account management, and enhance trading systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in pricing and risk management and a strong understanding of financial markets. This role offers a competitive salary between £70,000 and £85,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in pricing and risk management.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and commodities.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Buy and sell electricity and gas for clients.
• Implement trading strategies aligned with risk management.
• Engage with clients and support account management.
• Provide trading insights and performance analysis.
• Enhance trading and reporting systems.
• Deliver training on trading practices.

Skills

Pricing and risk management expertise

Financial market understanding

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

ETRM systems

Job description

Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager

Remote position

£70,000 - £85,000

Our client, a leading and fast-growing energy consultancy, is seeking an Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager to join their Pricing and Risk Management team. The business delivers integrated energy management services, including procurement, energy audits, compliance, data analytics, and bureau services, to I&C energy users across the UK, with ambitious plans to expand into European markets.

In this high-impact role, the successful candidate will lead the management of a growing portfolio of flexibly traded clients, developing and executing trading strategies, managing market exposure, and optimising client outcomes. They will also play a pivotal role in winning new business, supporting account management, and enhancing trading systems and processes.

Key responsibilities

• Trading & Hedging: Buy and sell electricity and gas on behalf of flexibly traded clients to secure optimal pricing.

• Portfolio Strategy: Design and implement trading strategies aligned with the company s risk management framework.

• Client Engagement: Act as the lead contact for flexible trading in sales processes, supporting field sales and attending client meetings.

• Account Management Support: Provide trading insights, cost reporting, budget forecasts, and performance analysis.

• Tool Development: Support the evolution of trading and reporting systems to improve client service.

• Training: Deliver training to colleagues on commodity markets and trading practices.

Candidate requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in pricing, risk management, and trading portfolio methods (supplier and/or consultancy).

• Strong understanding of financial markets; commodity market knowledge highly desirable.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain trading decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Commercially astute, decisive, and confident making decisions under pressure.

• Highly numerate with advanced Excel skills; experience with ETRM systems preferred.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded and ambitious professional to join a company that values innovation, client success, and the growth of its people.