Trading Support Analyst

NES Fircroft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft invites applications for a Trade Desk Support Analyst in London. This 12-month contract role sits in the front office, focusing on maintaining and understanding positions in an Energy Trading and Risk Management system.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, strong analytical skills, and experience with Excel and Power BI. Python knowledge and SolArc RightAngle familiarity are desirable, with a proactive, process-improving mindset.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely updates to the trading capture system throughout the life of each deal.
• Daily analysis and reporting of earnings, exposure, and mark-to-market positions to explain business performance.
• Working closely with teams across trading, finance, risk control, and operations to manage and understand commodity earnings and exposure.
• Collaborating with global teams to identify and implement process improvements through digital solutions.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Python

SolArc RightAngle

Job description

Trade Desk Support Analyst

Location: London

Contract Length: 12 Months

Organisation Overview: Our client's Supply & Trading business provides a critical link between the market and production, refining, and marketing operations. We provide commercial support across crude oil, refined products, and natural gas markets, helping to optimise value and manage risk across the energy value chain.

Position Summary: We currently have a contractor Trade Desk Support Analyst position available. We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated with sound business acumen and problem-solving skills, natural team players, eager to learn and grow, and with an eye for innovation and continuous process and personal improvement. The Trade Desk Support Analyst role sits within the front office team and is responsible for maintaining and understanding the physical and financial positions within an Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely updates to the trading capture system throughout the life of each deal.
• Daily analysis and reporting of earnings, exposure, and mark-to-market positions to explain business performance.
• Working closely with teams across trading, finance, risk control, and operations to manage and understand commodity earnings and exposure.
• Collaborating with global teams to identify and implement process improvements through digital solutions.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong commitment to delivering results the right way.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Digital and innovative thinker with a proven ability to leverage technology to improve processes, develop models, and quantify risks to support trading strategies.

Desirable Experience

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel and Power BI.
• Knowledge of Python or other programming languages.
• Understanding of commodity trading terminology.
• Experience with trade capture systems, particularly SolArc RightAngle.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.