Trading, Investments & Optimization Strategy Consultant

Accenture; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Role: Trading, Investments & Optimization Strategy Consultant
Location: UK
Level: Consultant

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

We Are:

Accenture Strategy. We use deep industry expertise, analytics, and insights to help clients adapt and thrive amidst change. Our goal is to keep core businesses running smoothly while helping leaders identify and invest in new opportunities. Known for our speed and execution, we provide clear, actionable paths to competitive agility, bringing innovative thinking on business and technology to our clients.

You Are:

A Strategy Consulting Professional with experience in finance or the energy industry, focusing on investment and trading. You excel in using quantitative analysis, analytics, and risk management to support clients' investment, trading, and risk management strategies. Energetic, resilient, and passionate about serving clients, you love continuous learning. You break down complex processes into logical parts, offering clear reasoning and analysis. With strong communication and people skills, you thrive in team settings and appreciate diverse perspectives.

The Work:

Accenture Trading, Investments & Optimization Strategy (ATIOS) helps clients manage commodity risk and unlock value through risk management, investment advisory, and commercial optimization. We work with clients across commodity value chains in industries like energy, soft commodities, metals & mining, carbon and capital markets.

1. Advise clients on asset portfolio priorities, including corporate restructuring, capital planning, and balance-sheet optimization.
2. Provide energy consulting to help clients navigate the energy transition with new business models, sustainability strategies, and market outlooks.
3. Assist commodity trading organizations in setting up and expanding trading and risk management activities.
4. Analyze client businesses and advise on strategies to grow product margins, boost supply certainty, and reduce price/volumetric volatility.
5. Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to help clients enter new markets and drive growth.
6. Develop strategies leveraging data science for decision-making in investment, trading, and other quantitative domains, aligning with clients’ business goals.
7. Utilize advanced analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling to interpret market signals and forecast trends, providing clients with a competitive edge.
8. Strengthen client relationships to sustain Accenture’s profile as a trusted advisor and partner.
9. Support and mentor junior team members, fostering continuous learning and innovation.

Travel: As needed, up to 100%

Qualifications:

1. You have had exposure to one or more of the following industries: energy, chemicals, soft commodities, agriculture, metals, mining, utilities, transportation, consumer goods, or capital markets.
2. You have a flair for breaking down problems into logical parts and constructing clear reasoning and analyses, using quantitative analysis methods, statistics & data-driven thinking.
3. You have energy and drive, a passion for continuous learning and mastering new topics, and an understanding of how forces like digital and the energy transition will shape the future business landscape.
4. You are an effective communicator and a natural at appreciating diverse perspectives and bringing out the best in people.

Bonus points if:

1. You have experience in a trading function in the sectors mentioned above.
2. You know how global markets work, you have a grasp of commodity trends, and you’ve worked in commodity marketing and trading.
3. You have strong quantitative skills, including familiarity with Excel/VBA, R, and/or Python and their respective data manipulation, statistical modelling, and visualization packages.

What’s in it for you:

1. You’ll be doing work in the forefront of the commodity trading industry, working hand-in-hand with executives on strategy and solving their biggest challenges.
2. You’ll work across the globe, collecting experiences and developing skills that will render you successful in business regardless of geography.
3. We offer a transparent, fast-paced approach to career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.
4. Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.

At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Closing Date for Applications: 30/09/2025
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.