Junior Risk Analyst

Yu Energy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Nottingham is seeking a Junior Risk Analyst to join their Trading and Pricing team. This fast-paced role involves analysis of market trends and support for strategic development in a high-stakes environment. Candidates should possess a degree in a numerate discipline and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a generous compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

Industry-leading bonus scheme

Accommodation provided

Innovative leave policies

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly in Excel.
• Must work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support Trading team with analysis and scenario modelling.
• Develop models to predict customer demand.
• Assist in development of strategies to manage exposure.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Python proficiency

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Maths, Science, Economics or similar

Job description

Department: YUR - 2140 - Trading

Location: Nottingham

Compensation: £29,000 - £33,000 / year

Description

Reports to: Senior Risk Analyst & Trading and Risk Operations Manager

Location: Nottingham Head Office

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week

As a Junior Risk Analyst, you will be a part of an experienced Trading and Pricing team responsible for the purchasing of circa £300 million of gas and power for our circa 40,000 business customers. You will be responsible for supporting the trading team with analysis and reporting during a time of exceptional volatility in energy markets with a view of you becoming increasingly involved in strategy development as your career progresses. This is an exciting role within a fast paced and critical function of the business. We are looking for exceptional and highly numerate people that are self driven, reliable and have an acute attention to detail, to power our growth. Could you be part of our success story?

What We Need from Yü

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:

• Support the Trading team with detailed analysis and scenario modelling of wholesale price movements
• Development of models to predict customer demand including, but not limited to, growth modelling, predicting behavioural changes, weather adaptions and portfolio segmentation analysis
• Assist the Trading team in development of strategies to manage traded position and exposure
• Support the team on the day to day running of the trading desk
• Support the Pricing team in the development of pricing models and price forecasts
• Provide support across the Trading and Pricing teams to resolve operational queries
• Ad hoc support on reporting for internal and external purposes

About Yü

If you have what it takes, you could be just what we’re looking for…

• A degree in Maths, science, economics or similar numerate discipline
• Highly numerate with an excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Python, additional programming knowledge is beneficial.
• Strong computer proficiency and in particular Excel
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary service
• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently

Yü Come First

We have a wide range of benefits for our employees including:

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Industry leading bonus scheme
• Quality Bonus
• £25 daily allowance
• Accommodation Provided
• Holiday buy – up to 5 additional days
• Day off on your birthday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual salary review
• Learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced paternity, maternity and adoption policies
• Yü made a difference Awards
• 3 days additional annual leave if you get married/civil partnership etc.
• Appointment allowance
• Long service recognition
• Refer a friend payment
• Company sick pay (subject to length of service)
• Death in service and critical illness cover
• Plus, many more

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