Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager

Sol Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy is seeking an Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager to lead the management of flexibly traded clients in a remote role. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in risk management and trading, with a strong commercial focus and excellent communication skills. This position offers a salary range of £70,000 - £85,000 and the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in pricing, risk management, and trading portfolio methods.
• Strong understanding of financial markets; commodity market knowledge highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills for various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Buy and sell electricity and gas on behalf of clients to secure optimal pricing.
• Design and implement trading strategies aligned with risk management framework.
• Provide trading insights, cost reporting, and performance analysis.

Skills

Pricing strategies

Risk management

Trading portfolio methods

Financial markets understanding

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.

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