Market Risk Manager

Enfinium Community Fund; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the waste-to-energy sector seeks a Market Risk Manager to shape trading and risk strategies across multiple sites. The role demands deep knowledge of the UK electricity and carbon markets, strong analytical skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will manage critical revenue streams and guide commercial decisions, ensuring compliance with various market schemes.

Benefits

Vitality Private Medical Care

Private Dental Care

Life Assurance

Company pension (6% contribution)

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform provided

Continuous learning via e-learning portal

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a front-office power market role.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related.

Responsibilities

• Owning power sales and hedging strategy.
• Executing trades and managing market risk.
• Leading Route-to-Market contract management.

Skills

power trading

market risk management

hedging

analytical skills

communication

Education

Finance

Economics

Engineering

Tools

Refinitiv Workspace

Bloomberg

Job description

About The Role

Market Risk Manager – Energy & Carbon

Location: Flexible (with occasional travel to UK sites)
Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Here at enfinium, we are looking for a Market Risk Manager who understands the UK electricity and carbon markets deeply — someone passionate about power trading, risk management, and market strategy. Reporting to the Commercial Director – Energy & Carbon, you will lead energy market risk and revenue strategies across a growing portfolio of high-efficiency energy-from-waste facilities (currently four operational sites, expanding to six).

This role is hands-on — it’s about actively engaging in the market, shaping trading and risk strategies, managing critical revenue streams, and guiding commercial decisions with confidence.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Owning the power sales and hedging strategy.
• Executing trades and managing market risk analytically.
• Leading Route-to-Market contract management and maintaining relationships with counterparties offering derivatives.
• Managing applications and compliance for Capacity Market and CfD schemes.
• Supporting development of Carbon Capture and Storage, private wire, PPAs, and other revenue opportunities.
• Serving as our UK energy market expert, engaging with Ofgem, DESNZ, and other bodies.
• Developing carbon price risk management strategies for UK ETS inclusion.

Who You Are:

• Markets specialist with experience in power trading, market risk management, or hedging.
• Deep knowledge of UK electricity and carbon markets and strong industry relationships.
• Experienced in front-office roles with confidence in making impactful commercial decisions.
• Capable of simplifying complex risks into actionable insights.
• Credible communicator with senior stakeholders and Board audiences.
• Proficient with tools like Refinitiv Workspace, Bloomberg; CTRM/ETRM systems are a plus.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 5 years in a front-office power market role.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Experience with offtake contracts, PPAs, and energy asset monetisation.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.
• Collaborative, ethical, and proactive leadership approach.

About Us

Who are enfinium?

enfinium is among the largest pure-play waste-to-energy operators in the UK, transforming waste into heat and energy powering homes, businesses, and communities. With over 45 years of industry experience, we operate four facilities, with two more under construction, committed to serving customers, communities, and the environment.

We are guided by five principles: One Team, Pride Matters, Safety on Purpose, Make a Positive Impact, Take Ownership.

Our employee benefits include:

• Vitality Private Medical Care
• Private Dental Care
• Life Assurance
• Company pension (6% contribution)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Uniform provided
• Continuous learning via our e-learning portal and qualifications