Trade Operations Analyst

CFP Energy Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company pension

Life and medical insurance

Eyecare scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Family-friendly policies

Perkbox benefits

Office social events

Job summary

CFP Energy, based in London, is seeking a Trade Operations Analyst to own the post-trade process across derivatives and physical trading. You will ensure accurate settlements, invoicing and reconciliations while monitoring risks and controls.

You will collaborate with Trading, Sales, Legal and Finance, drive improvements, and contribute to automation initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability in the Trade Operations function.

Qualifications

• Experience in trade operations or post-trade processes.
• Degree in Finance, Economics or related field.
• Experience with automation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial settlement of derivatives for oil, biofuels and environmental products.
• Support post-trade lifecycle of gas and power transactions.
• Manage margin calls and collateral in the ETRM system.
• Support the trade confirmations process across all commodities.
• Perform broker, clearer, counterparty and internal reconciliations.
• Manage broker fee reconciliations and settlements.
• Work with Trading, Sales, Risk, Finance, Legal and external counterparties.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reporting and controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Take ownership of operational issues and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Trade operations experience

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

ETRM system

ISDA/EFET knowledge

Job description

CFP Energy is a leading specialist in carbon and environmental markets, helping large corporate organisations to navigate complex regulatory environments and volatile market conditions.

With 20 years of experience, CFP Energy has built deep expertise across all major compliance carbon markets in Europe, including the EU and UK ETS. Operating from 9 offices across Europe, CFP Energy provides access to environmental markets alongside a broader suite of services across voluntary carbon, biofuels and financial products. The company supports businesses through market access services and tailored financial solutions that unlock liquidity and enable investment, supporting wider commercial growth.

With cross-commodity access and a fully integrated offering across environmental, biofuels, and financial services, CFP Energy acts as a strategic partner for organisations navigating the energy transition.

Role

As a Trade Operations Analyst within our dynamic London-based team, you will take ownership of critical post-trade processes across our derivative and physical trading activities. You will be responsible for the end-to-end settlement of trades, including financial settlements across oil, biofuels and environmental products, and physical gas and power settlements ensuring accuracy, timeliness and strong operational control across settlements, confirmations and invoicing, while proactively managing trade related issues and operational risks.

The role will also involve managing margin calls and collateral requirements, including collateral notifications and collateral bookings in our ETRM system, and overseeing broker fee and clearer reconciliations. You will work closely with Trading, Sales, Legal, Risk, Finance and external counterparties to ensure trades are accurately captured, settled and reconciled throughout their lifecycle.

You will play an active role in identifying and resolving discrepancies, strengthening operational controls and driving process improvements and automation to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability across the Trade Operations function.

Essential functions of this job:

• Manage financial settlement of derivatives for oil, biofuels and environmental products under ISDA agreements, including associated invoicing.
• Support the day-to-day post-trade lifecycle of physical and derivative gas and power transactions, including financial settlement under ISDA and EFET agreements.
• Manage margin calls and collateral requirements, including collateral notifications and collateral bookings in the ETRM system.
• Support the trade confirmations process across all commodities.
• Perform broker, clearer, counterparty and internal reconciliations, resolving breaks and discrepancies promptly.
• Manage broker fee reconciliations and ensure accurate and timely settlement.
• Work closely with Trading, Sales, Risk, Finance, Legal and external counterparties to resolve trade and settlement issues.
• Maintain accurate operational records, reporting and controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Take ownership of operational issues and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Trade Operations function.

Skills and Experience required:

• Previous experience in Trade Operations, Operations, financial services, energy or a similar environment is required, with a good understanding of operational processes and the ability to take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.
• A degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or another relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using AI tools or automation technologies to improve efficiency, solve problems or support day-to-day tasks would be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to work confidently with data (e.g. formulas, sorting, filtering and basic analysis).
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when completing tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think logically and identify solutions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Well-organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn, take ownership and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• 25 days’ annual leave, in addition to UK Bank Holidays.
• Discretionary commission/bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life and medical insurance, alongside an eyecare scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Perkbox benefits package.
• Regular in-office social events, including team activities, a summer party and our annual Christmas party.

CFP Energy is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity and respect, and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all employees/contractors and job applicants.