Risk Compliance Manager

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy infrastructure business is seeking an Energy Trading Risk & Compliance Manager to enhance their in-house trading function. This role offers the chance to shape efficient and compliant trading operations while managing a growing portfolio of energy assets. With a focus on maximizing revenue and ensuring regulatory compliance, you'll collaborate across teams to develop robust trading policies and governance frameworks. Enjoy a fully remote work environment with flexible options, generous holiday, and opportunities for professional growth in a sector committed to driving the UK's net-zero transition.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus schemes

Employee share options

Pension matching

Medicash health plan

Life insurance

Wellness support

Opportunities for learning and growth

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in UK energy trading and operations.
• Hands-on knowledge of regulatory frameworks like REMIT and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk controls for trading activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Collaborate with Trading, Legal, and Tech teams.

Skills

Energy Trading

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Data Reporting Tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

Elexon

N2EX/EPEX

OTC Agreements

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Energy Trading Risk & Compliance Manager – UK Remote

? Location: Remote (with occasional office visits)

Are you experienced in energy trading, risk management, and regulatory compliance?

Join a growing energy infrastructure business that is driving the UK’s net-zero transition through battery energy storage (BESS), smart energy solutions, and cutting-edge trading operations.

? The Role

We are seeking a commercially savvy and process-driven Energy Trading Risk & Compliance Manager to support an in-house energy trading function managing a large and growing portfolio of energy assets. You’ll ensure trading operations are efficient, compliant, and positioned to maximise revenue — with the chance to influence how things evolve as the portfolio scales.

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service
• Bonus schemes, employee share options, and pension matching
• Medicash health plan, life insurance, and wellness support
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and career progression
• Fully remote with flexible working options

? What You’ll Do

• Oversee risk controls and operational processes for day-ahead and real-time trading activities
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (REMIT, Elexon, EMR, Capacity Market, etc.)
• Build and improve trading policies, governance frameworks, and MI reporting
• Support new project setups, regulatory reporting, and industry interactions
• Collaborate closely with Trading, Legal, Commercial, and Tech teams
• Help develop and implement systems for credit, settlement, and performance monitoring

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience in UK energy trading, supply, or operations
• Hands-on knowledge of Elexon, N2EX/EPEX, OTC agreements, or Capacity Market processes
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks like REMIT, EMR, or EFET
• Strong risk management mindset with a commercial eye
• Good with data/reporting tools and comfortable working across teams
• Experience working in or alongside shift-based trading ops is a plus