Settlements Analyst – PPA’s, Gas & LNG

Richard James Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy trading group is seeking a professional skilled in trade settlement with a focus on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). The candidate will be responsible for the accurate reconciliation, invoicing, and processing of trades across a diverse portfolio, while collaborating closely with internal teams. The ideal applicant will have experience in commodity trading settlements, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in data handling tools like Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commodity/Energy trading settlements, ideally with PPA knowledge.
• Proficient in handling large datasets and demonstrating ownership of tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely settlement of trades focusing on PPA and structured products.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of trade details with counterparties.
• Manage the full settlement lifecycle including invoicing and payment processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Time management

Numerical capabilities

Analytical skills

Self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ICTS or other commodity risk systems

VBA or Python

Job description

Our client is a global energy & commodity trading group and one of the most exciting and commercially driven Commodity Trading houses in the industry!

As a member of the wider EMEA Financial Operations team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate reconciliation and settlement of trades across a global portfolio, with a particular focus on Power Purchase Agreements (PPA’s) Power, Gas, LNG, Metals, and Oil Derivatives. The role encompasses the full settlement lifecycle, including reconciliation of trade data, confirmation, invoicing, payment processing, and issue resolution with counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Perform timely and accurate settlement of trades across the full product portfolio, with a strong focus on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other structured products.
• Ensure reconciliation of trade details between counterparties and internal systems, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Manage the full settlement lifecycle, including confirmation, invoicing, cash flow allocation, and payment processing
• Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Middle Office, Traders, Accounting, Controllers, IT, and other Operations units to ensure seamless settlement operations.
• Support daily settlement activities across commodities, FX, interest rate swaps, asset loans, and other financial / physical products.
• Provide clear and consistent communication with external counterparties to resolve settlement queries efficiently
• Deliver regular updates to management on settlement activity, outstanding issues, and key metrics.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline settlement processes, and enhance automation across products.
• Take ownership of process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices in settlement operations.
• Crosstrain across different product lines within the global settlement framework to support a flexible and resilient team.

Requirements

• Related work-based experience in Commodity / Energy trading settlements; ideally with Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) knowledge and experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in handling and analysing large datasets.
• Demonstrates ownership and commitment to seeing issues through to resolution.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Operational risk awareness.
• Strong time management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent numerical and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Prior experience in PPA settlements is preferred.

Advantageous

• Experience with ICTS or other commodity risk systems.
• VBA or Python coding knowledge is a plus.