Strategy Lead: Commodities Markets & Trading

Accenture PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Strategy Manager in London to lead client engagements from scope to close. You will guide a team of consultants, shape solutions with senior stakeholders, and expand ACM UK assets and thought leadership.

You will work across trading strategy, risk management, and capital allocation, applying advanced analytics and AI-enabled methods. The role offers significant client exposure and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in consulting or energy/commodity markets, including leading workstreams.
• Degree in a quantitative field (Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science) or equivalent experience.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of recognised strategy frameworks and techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting to senior audiences; fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements end to end, owning scope, quality, timelines, budget and client relationships.
• Structure complex problems and translate into clear analytical approaches and actionable recommendations.
• Lead client interviews and workshops; present recommendations to senior executives with clarity.
• Contribute to energy and commodity market strategy, risk management, and financial structuring discussions.
• Use data analytics and modelling to forecast trends and support investment decisions.
• Develop and coach a team of consultants and analysts, fostering learning and collaboration.

Skills

Experience leading teams

Quantitative problem solving

Strategic thinking

English fluency

Communication skills

Education

Quantitative degree (Economics/Engineering/Math/Finance/CS)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Strategy Manager in London to lead client engagements from scope to close. You will guide a team of consultants, shape solutions with senior stakeholders, and expand ACM UK assets and thought leadership.

You will work across trading strategy, risk management, and capital allocation, applying advanced analytics and AI-enabled methods. The role offers significant client exposure and international collaboration.