Market Risk Manager

enfinium Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste-to-energy operator in the UK seeks a Market Risk Manager to shape trading and risk strategies across energy-from-waste facilities. The role involves managing revenue streams, engaging with the UK electricity and carbon markets, and supporting commercial decision-making. Candidates should have extensive experience in power trading and risk management, with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Benefits

Private Medical and Dental Care

Life Assurance

Company Pension with 6% Contribution

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Employee Assistance

Ongoing Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a front-office power market role.
• Experience with offtake contracts and energy asset monetization.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Power Trading

Risk Management

Market Strategy

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Economics

Degree in 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, with a passion for power trading, risk management, and market strategy. Reporting to the Commercial Director - Energy & Carbon, you will lead energy market risk and revenue strategy across a portfolio of high-efficiency energy-from-waste facilities (currently four operational sites, expanding to six).

This role is about actively engaging in the market, shaping trading and risk strategies, managing revenue streams, and supporting commercial decision-making.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Owning the power sales and hedging strategy across our portfolio.
• 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 schemes like Capacity Market and CfD.
• Supporting development of Carbon Capture and Storage, private wire, PPAs, and other revenue opportunities.
• Serving as our UK energy market expert, with relationships with Ofgem, DESNZ, and others.
• Developing carbon price risk management strategies for UK ETS inclusion.

Who You Are:

• A markets specialist experienced in power trading, risk management, or hedging.
• Deep knowledge of the UK electricity and carbon markets and industry relationships.
• Experienced in front-office roles with confidence in making impactful commercial decisions.
• Capable of simplifying complex risk into actionable insights.
• Effective communicator with senior stakeholders and Boards.
• Skilled with tools like Refinitiv Workspace, Bloomberg; CTRM/ETRM systems a plus.

What You'll Bring:

• At least 5 years in a front-office power market role.
• Degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills.
• Experience with offtake contracts, PPAs, and energy asset monetization.
• Ability to work independently and own responsibilities.
• Collaborative, ethical, proactive leadership approach.

About Us

Who are enfinium?

enfinium is a leading waste-to-energy operator in the UK, transforming waste into heat and energy to power homes, businesses, and communities. With over 45 years of experience, we operate four facilities and are developing more, committed to innovative, sustainable solutions.

Our guiding principles include: One Team, Pride Matters, Safety on Purpose, Make a Positive Impact, Take Ownership.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including private medical and dental care, life assurance, a company pension with 6% contribution, cycle-to-work scheme, employee assistance, uniforms, and ongoing learning opportunities.