Energy Trader

As part of our growth strategy we are seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Energy Trader. You will be joining at an exciting and pivotal time supporting and maintaining the business growth.

The Energy Trader 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.

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.

We celebrate difference and it's important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves.

**About The Company**

BPG exists to support our customers on their pathway towards decarbonisation in a restricted and complex industry. We are an established business now embarking on an exciting growth phase with selective partners which will be both controlled and aligned to our ultra-low risk operating principles. BPG provides a platform for talented employees to excel in fulfilling the business mission by embracing the same shared core values. The working environment embodies a team concept offering a platform for you to excel and build your knowledge of the Energy industry.

The Risk Manager will play a pivotal role in leading on all departmental activities and delivering the key business objectives.

**Key Working Relationships**:T_he role will have integral links working with all departments._

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Manage and optimise BPG’s 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 BPG renewable assets and PPAs
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Provide input and analysis into the development of new products.
- Have a logical, analytical and pragmatic approach to problem solving.

**NETWORKING / RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING**
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with partner organisations and affiliates to ensure BPG activities exploit opportunities and are complementary
- Be an active member of relevant professional organisations

**GENERAL**
- 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.
- 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
- Work collaboratively across BPG Departments.
- Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the department’s work meets all organisational and legal frameworks, including but not exhaustively health and safety, safeguarding policies, GDPR, licensing and equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Draft reports and compile statistics on activity as required.
- Ensure up to date record keeping on activity and clear information management.
- Service relevant meetings
- Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required

**ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- A minimum of 2 years Energy Sector Experience
- Graduate level in an analytically based discipline i.e. finance, maths, economics, science or equivalent experience
- Prior experience in trading or other front office role
- Experience and understanding of working within commodities
- Market analysis/Trading/Power scheduler experience required
- Excellent people skills, able to collaborate w