Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager

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

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy is seeking an Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager to manage a growing portfolio of traded clients. Responsibilities include executing trading strategies, optimizing client outcomes, and winning new business. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pricing and risk management, with strong financial market knowledge. This role offers a competitive salary range of £70,000 - £85,000 and is remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in pricing, risk management, and trading portfolio methods.
• Strong understanding of financial markets; commodity market knowledge highly desirable.
• Ability to explain trading decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Buy and sell electricity and gas for optimal pricing.
• Design and implement trading strategies aligned with risk management.
• Provide insights and support field sales during client meetings.

Skills

Pricing and risk management experience

Strong understanding of financial markets

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Tools

ETRM systems

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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