Tech Commodity Trading Manager - IT Consulting

Our Client; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Tech Commodity Trading Manager to lead IT transformation initiatives. You will work with diverse clients in the energy sector to optimize their IT landscapes. The ideal candidate has 10 years of experience in IT consulting, deep expertise in energy trading systems, and a strong STEM educational background. This role offers an opportunity to shape client strategies and manage cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 10 years of 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 delivery of IT transformation projects in energy trading.
• Advise senior stakeholders on IT strategy.
• Manage cross-functional teams and client engagement.

Skills

IT consulting

Energy Trading IT systems

Cloud-based architectures

Data-centric platforms

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

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

Tools

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

Cloud services (Azure, AWS)

Job description

Tech Commodity Trading Manager - IT Consulting

Location: London, UK

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.