Tech Commodity Trading Manager - IT Consulting

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Manager with expertise in IT Consulting and Commodity Trading to join their Energy & Utilities practice. The role involves leading IT transformation projects, advising a diverse client base, and managing cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have around 10 years of experience in IT consulting, a strong understanding of energy trading systems, and a relevant STEM degree.

Qualifications

• Around 10 years of professional experience in IT consulting and project delivery.
• Deep expertise in Energy Trading IT systems.
• Strong understanding of short-term trading and market access.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT transformation projects in energy trading.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Manage cross-functional teams and drive client engagement.

Skills

IT consulting

Commodity Trading

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Cloud-based platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Master's degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, Cloud)

Tools

ETRM systems (e.g., Endur, Allegro, Openlink)

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

APIs

Microservices

Job description

Overview

Conexus has partnered with a leading global consultancy to find an experienced Manager with a strong background in IT Consulting and Commodity Trading to join its Energy & Utilities practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead transformation initiatives at the intersection of business, technology, and trading operations. You will advise a diverse client base, including utilities, international oil companies, merchant traders, renewable developers, and digital trading start-ups, on how to optimise and modernise their IT landscapes. Projects span classical ETRM implementations, cloud-based platforms, real-time risk management, and digital/AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT transformation projects in energy trading.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, shaping IT strategy and trading capabilities.
• Manage cross-functional teams and drive client engagement.
• Develop and implement solutions across the energy trading value chain.
• Contribute to practice development and thought leadership.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Around 10 years of professional experience in IT consulting and project delivery.
• Deep expertise in Energy Trading IT systems (e.g., Endur, Allegro, Openlink).
• Strong understanding of short-term trading, market access, and data-centric platforms.
• Experience with international energy companies or commodity trading firms.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Computer Science preferred); Master's degree or certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, Cloud) are a plus.

Technical & Domain Expertise

• ETRM systems, market data platforms, and trading operations.
• Cloud-based architectures (Azure, AWS), APIs, microservices.
• Real-time data, forecasting, optimization, and algorithmic trading.
• Regulatory compliance (REMIT, EMIR) and risk frameworks (VaR, credit risk).

If you have experience in delivering tech commodity trading projects and running teams, we'd love to hear from you.