Graduate Analyst - Energy Markets

Connect Executive Resourcing Limited; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Executive Resourcing Limited is seeking a strong numerical graduate for a development role in the energy sector, located near Croydon, England. The opportunity offers skill development and insight into the UK energy industry.

The successful applicant will utilize analytical skills for managing data, engage with diverse stakeholders, and support energy sales and compliance tasks. If you have the relevant background, apply now!

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferably in Finance, Economics, or Energy Trading.
• Strong numerical, modelling, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and VBA.
• Strong organisational skills and delivery focus.
• Attention to detail and focus on accuracy for improvement.
• Good interpersonal skills – able to work as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills using logic and intuition.

Responsibilities

• Support validation and settlement of energy sales and purchases.
• Develop and maintain models to support operational activities.
• Assist in delivering recognition of creditors and Cost of Sales.
• Build relationships for new product development.
• Ensure compliance with EU regulatory reporting policies.
• Process client payments and produce statements.
• Maintain awareness of energy market changes.

Skills

Strong numerical, modelling, and analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel and VBA

Strong organisational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant degree in Finance, Economics, or Energy Trading

Job description

A strong numerical graduate is required for a development role with a leading energy business based just outside of London.

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful applicant to develop a wide range of skills and gain a thorough understanding of the UK energy industry.

The role holder will need strong analytical skills to manage large data reporting, and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, will enable them to manage stakeholders across the business and external counter‑parties.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall delivery processes for the validation and settlement of the volume of energy sales and purchases across gas, power, and coal customers, as well as transportation costs and renewable energy obligations.
• Develop and maintain models and systems to support the team’s operational activities and ad‑hoc analysis.
• Assist the team in delivering the complete recognition of both creditors and Cost of Sales reporting.
• Provide input into the development of new products by building strong working relationships with Sales & Marketing, IT, Finance, and external counterparties.
• Develop your knowledge of compliance within EU regulatory reporting policies such as EMIR and REMIT.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of client payments and production of statements.
• Maintain awareness of all energy market changes to ensure the company remains compliant with industry regulations at all times.

Qualifications and skills

• Relevant degree preferably in Finance, Economics, or Energy Trading.
• Strong numerical, modelling, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and VBA.
• Strong organisational skills and delivery focus.
• Attention to detail and a focus on the accuracy of work and procedures for improvement.
• Good interpersonal skills – able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills using both logic and intuition to derive solutions for finance and the business.
• Ability to learn and understand the impact of changes to the industry, such as the Energy Markets Review (EMR), Smarter Markets Programme, gas market changes, REMIT and EMIR reporting obligations, National Grid transmission changes, renewable obligations, and emission trading.

If you have the relevant energy background or career experience and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply now.