Trade Operations Assistant

CFP Energy (UK) Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy solutions provider is seeking a Trade Operations Assistant to join their dynamic London team. This role is pivotal in managing post-trade operations, including cash and inventory settlements, invoice generation, and reporting. You'll collaborate closely with various departments to enhance trade processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, particularly in MS Excel, and a keen understanding of financial products. Join this forward-thinking company and contribute to their mission of accelerating the transition to a low carbon world while thriving in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in trade operations and understanding of financial products is essential.
• Strong MS Excel skills are crucial for data analysis and manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review trade confirmations for accuracy in financial terms.
• Issue and reconcile trade-related invoices and manage cash settlements.

Skills

Understanding of financial products & derivatives

Trade operations experience in the energy industry

MS Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Flexibility and proactive attitude

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Company

The CFP Energy Group is a vibrant and award-winning commodity trading and supply group comprised of several high-growth businesses. We provide innovative energy solutions to accelerate the transition to a low carbon world through innovative energy and environmental products.

We are not just any energy and sustainability group; we're a dynamic, award-winning powerhouse! At the forefront of environmental innovation, we provide cutting-edge solutions for large-scale energy consumers. We do everything from guiding small businesses to corporate giants on their journey to achieve net zero emissions to expertly managing risks and supplying vital power and gas resources. But wait, there's more! We're not content with excelling in our current ventures - we thrive on pioneering new businesses and seizing energy investment opportunities.

Role

As a Trade Operations Assistant within our dynamic London-based team, you will be responsible for critical post-trade operations, including cash and inventory settlements, confirmation and invoice generation, internal and external reporting, and resolving trade-related issues. This role requires close collaboration with trading, sales, legal and other teams to ensure seamless trade processes while driving efficiency through process improvements and automation.

Essential functions of this job:

1. Preparing and reviewing trade confirmations to ensure the accuracy of all its economic, financial and legal terms.
2. Issuing and reconciling trade related invoices.
3. Ensuring timely cash and inventory settlements.
4. Instructing daily transfers of carbon emission certificates.
5. Managing the end-of-day inventory reconciliation.
6. Assisting with new registry account setup.
7. Leasing with various departments within the company, including finance, risk, compliance, sales and trading, to ensure any operational issues are resolved in an efficient and timely manner.
8. Ensuring the systematic management of operational records and information.
9. Performing all other duties as assigned by the line manager.

Skills and Experience required:

1. Understanding of financial products & derivatives (e.g. forwards, futures, swaps, options).
2. Trade operations experience in the energy industry will be considered as an advantage.
3. Excellent MS Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and manipulate large datasets.
4. High attention to detail, thorough, and diligent in task execution.
5. Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative mindset.
6. Strong problem-solving abilities with a logical and solution-focused approach.
7. Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
8. Flexible and proactive attitude toward work, with a willingness to adapt to changing demands.

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.