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Trade Desk Executive

Location: Hybrid working Lytham St Annes, other locations

Department: Operations

Introduction

Are you ready to step into a dynamic role that offers a thrilling blend of responsibility, strategic thinking, and operational excellence? Look no further – Evolve Energy is seeking a passionate and professional Process Analyst to join our vibrant team!

Scope of the Role

The Trade Desk Executive will be responsible for implementing and executing clients’ electricity and gas trading strategy and activities. Reporting to the Head of Trading & Pricing they will be responsible for developing the company’s ability to trade energy whilst building a market leading trading functionality to deliver an unparalleled flexible purchasing offering to our existing and potential customers.

You will be accountable for the maintenance and development of comprehensive risk strategies for Client-Market exposure and budget risk covering electricity and gas purchasing.

You will manage a portfolio of power and gas trades for Industrial & Commercial users of energy.

You will need a ‘can do’ attitude and a proven track record in data and analysis so that you can spur on change and start making a difference straight away

You will need a ‘can do’ attitude and a proven track record in data analysis so that you can spur on change and start making a difference straight away. We provide full training and continuous coaching inhouse you will be given full in-depth regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business.

Roles & Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Manage and optimise Evolve Energy portfolio

  • Identify and manage risks associated with trading activities, including price volatility and market liquidity.

  • Build and maintain relationships with counterparties, TPI’s, and other market participants.

  • Identify and manage risks associated with trading activities.

  • Undertaking the tendering process for gas and electricity and produce analysis and recommendations to the wider team

  • Responsible for the issue and accuracy of Procurement Reporting.

  • General Communication, Proactively and effectively advise clients on company's Procurement Services.

  • Reporting and integration Evolve Energy renewable assets and PPAs

  • Provide input and analysis into the development of new products.

NETWORKING / RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING

  • Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with partner organisations and affiliates to ensure Evolve Energy activities exploit opportunities and are complementary

  • Be an active member of relevant professional organisations

GENERAL

  • Monitoring customers energy hedge position reports and transacted trades conducted by the traders

  • Ensure information systems are operated to the required standard to maintain accurate and secure records.

  • Supporting senior team members in formulating strategy, pre-trade analysis, execution, post-trade analysis, allocations and settlement across multiple strategies

  • Ensure up to date record keeping on activity and clear information management.

  • Draft reports and compile statistics on activity as required.

Personal Specification Skills & Experience

What Makes You the Perfect Fit:

  • Detailed understanding of energy markets and drivers and non-commodities

  • Understand proprietary trading models and all other fundamental analysis carried out by the desk and actively participate in the development of the analyses and contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of such work.

  • Work collaboratively across Evolve Energy Departments.

Bonus Points if You:

  • Experience of working in the Utility industry would be valuable but those new to the industry will be given all necessary support by our experienced staff.

  • Market analysis/Trading/Power scheduler experience required

Personal Attributes:

  • Have a logical, analytical and pragmatic approach to problem solving.

  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

  • Adaptable, with a willingness to learn

  • Passion for creativity and fun

The above serves as a guide and is not exhaustive; all professional staff are expected to undertake other duties and projects as may be reasonably required by the business in accordance with the grade of the post.

What's in it for You

We want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Evolve Energy offer a range of benefits such as:

  • Flexible & Hybrid work hours

  • An amazing team with a community feel

  • Opportunities to grow and develop your career.

  • Regular recognition and reward programs

  • Enhanced Annual Leave

  • Free Refreshments & Breakfast

  • Cycle to work & EV scheme

  • Private Healthcare, Cash Health Plans & Annual fitness membership contribution

  • Company Sick Pay Scheme

  • Employee Discount Scheme

  • EAP – health assistance and mental health first aiders

  • Company pension

  • Volunteering Days

  • Social Events

*Qualifying criteria


Roles maybe subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.


If you think you would be a great fit for us, but don't meet all the requirements of the role, please contact us as we'd love to discuss how Evolve Energy could be the next step in your career journey.

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