Trading / Ecommerce

Are you an experienced head of trading and risk looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with our client, a leading energy provider in the UK, in their search for a Head of Trading and Risk

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the creation of a market-leading risk management and trade execution function, ensuring adherence with all agreed strategies.
• Develop a comprehensive strategy, structure, and design for a market-leading risk management and trade execution function.
• Establish efficient processes and select and build appropriate software platforms to support the scalability of the trading function.
• Devise and implement basket strategies and structure flexible contracts with energy suppliers to optimize client outcomes.
• Provide client-facing market analysis and reporting mechanisms to provide valuable insights and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Oversee all trading activity, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure our risk managed products are presented in a compelling and compliant format.

You must possess 3+ years of experience in a hedging, trading or risk role within a commodity trading house, or energy supplier.