Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager

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

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in the UK is seeking an Energy Trading & Portfolio Manager to optimize trading strategies and client outcomes. The role involves substantial client engagement, trading management, and the development of trading systems. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in pricing and risk management, along with strong communication skills and advanced Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Buy and sell electricity and gas to secure optimal pricing.
• Design trading strategies aligned with risk management framework.
• Act as the lead contact for flexible trading in sales processes.

Skills

Experience in pricing and risk management

Understanding of financial markets

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.

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