Contracts Negotiator, ESB Trading

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Electricity Supply Board (ESB) Trading in Dublin seeks a Contracts Negotiator to join the Forward Trading Team. You will negotiate and manage wholesale energy trading contracts across power, gas and environmental products, and support ESG initiatives and sustainability in commodity sourcing.

You will work with traders, risk, legal and operations to ensure robust contract terms and risk management, with hybrid/Smart Working arrangements and regular collaboration at ESB Head Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a commercial, contractual, trading or energy market role.
• Third-level qualification in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage contractual risk.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft 365 suite.
• Ability to engage confidently with counterparties and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation, drafting and execution of wholesale energy trading contracts.
• Negotiate agreements relating to Irish Power and Gas, GB Gas and Power, Carbon and environmental products, oil and fuel products where required.
• Develop and maintain expertise in industry-standard trading agreements including EFET and ISDA frameworks.
• Work with traders, legal advisors and risk teams to ensure contractual terms appropriately manage commercial and operational risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparties across energy and commodity markets.
• Support the efficient onboarding of new trading counterparties and contractual amendments.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Energy markets knowledge

Education

University degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or Law

Tools

EFET

ISDA

Job description

Position Description

Within the ESB Group, ESB Trading is a leading wholesale energy trading business active across Irish, UK and European energy markets. ESB Trading provides market access, risk management and asset optimisation services for ESB's generation portfolio.

We are seeking to recruit a Contracts Negotiator to join the Forward Trading Team. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in negotiating and managing wholesale energy trading agreements that support ESB Trading's activities across power, gas and environmental markets.

This position is primarily focused on contract negotiation, relationship management and commercial risk mitigation. The successful candidate will work closely with traders, risk, legal and operational teams to ensure contractual arrangements effectively support ESB's trading and hedging strategies.

The role also includes responsibility for supporting ESG-related initiatives and representing ESB in relevant industry forums and collaborative programmes focused on responsible sourcing and sustainability practices within commodity supply chains.

Key Responibilities

The role will focus on three core areas:

1. Contract Negotiation & Commercial Agreements (Primary Focus)

• Lead the negotiation, drafting and execution of wholesale energy trading contracts.
• Negotiate agreements relating to Irish Power and Gas, GB Gas and Power, Carbon and environmental products, oil and fuel products where required
• Develop and maintain expertise in industry-standard trading agreements including EFET and ISDA frameworks.
• Work with traders, legal advisors and risk teams to ensure contractual terms appropriately manage commercial and operational risk.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparties across energy and commodity markets.
• Support the efficient onboarding of new trading counterparties and contractual amendments.

2. ESG & Industry Engagement

• Support ESB Trading's ESG objectives as they relate to commodity trading and procurement activities.
• Collaborate with internal sustainability, compliance and trading teams on ESG initiatives.

3. Fuel Procurement Support

• Provide support to fuel procurement activities as required.
• Assist in the negotiation and management of fuel supply agreements, including HFO procurement arrangements.
• Develop an understanding of fuel markets, supply chain considerations and associated commercial risks.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a commercial, contractual, trading or energy market role.
• Third-level qualification in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage contractual risk.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft 365 suite.
• Ability to engage confidently with counterparties and senior stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience of EFET, ISDA or other commodity trading agreements.
• Experience within wholesale energy markets, commodities or trading environments.
• Familiarity with the I-SEM market.
• Experience representing organisations in industry groups, market committees or external forums.
• Understanding of ESG considerations and their increasing importance within energy and commodity markets.
• Understanding of Irish and/or UK energy markets.
• Exposure to fuel procurement or commodity supply contracts.

Location

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, Dublin.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week . All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

The successful candidate will report to the Contracts Manager, ESB Trading.

General

It is not anticipated that a staff member still on probation will be eligible to apply for a promotional vacancy.

Typically, an individual must have completed their probation and should have at least two years’ experience in their current role before being eligible to apply for a promotion.

An application from a staff member who does not meet the above criteria must have the approval of both the senior line manager and the HRM within the BU before progressing to application.

Notes

• External candidates may be considered for this position.
• Psychometric assessment will be required to support the interview process.
• Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
• Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.