Lead Trading Operations Analyst

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom E1 EDF Trading Ltd Full time

Overview

The Contracts and Settlements department plays a crucial role in supporting EDF Trading's commercial operations, ensuring a seamless processing of numerous transactions with diverse counterparts.

This department acts as a facilitator for the business's commercial activities while implementing effective processes and controls to minimize operational risks and potential losses, whether financial or reputational.

Role Objective

The main focus of this position is to guarantee the prompt and precise entry of transactions into the Front Office Trading system, as well as to validate and authorize trade modifications proposed by the commercial and Front Office teams. It is essential to maintain strong controls and procedures throughout the department to address issues and risks effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure timely trade affirmation, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and escalate issues as necessary. Collaborate with traders and support teams to implement any required trade modifications, ensuring all changes are reviewed and authorized. Oversee static and reference data management within the ETRM. Assist the Trade Control Supervisor with all aspects of Trade Novations, Compressions, and Terminations. Generate meaningful KPIs to assess performance and drive strategic and operational enhancements. Support the Trade Control Supervisor in preparing Monthly Statistics for presentation to the Executive Committee. Assess current operational workflows and monitor key controls, identifying and mitigating inherent risks while recognizing opportunities to streamline and automate processes. Ensure that all procedures and processes are regularly reviewed, documented, and updated.

Required Experience

Senior Analyst: ideally 3+ years of relevant experience. Previous experience in a Trade Control role (preferably in Gas, Power, and Emissions markets) or in a Middle/Back office operations role (ideally in Gas, Power, and Emissions markets).

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of Operations within Energy Markets. Familiarity with trade lifecycle processes, including booking, amendments, contracts, and settlements. Proven analytical skills applicable in a dynamic and agile work environment. Experience with new system implementations and developments. Ability to adhere to procedures, identify issues, propose solutions, and follow up on resolutions. Intermediate or Advanced Excel skills are beneficial. Skills in automated process applications (such as Alteryx) are advantageous.

Candidate Profile

Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience. Driven by daily operational processes and the chance to enhance and refine these processes. Numerate with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high accuracy standards. A collaborative team player, confident in establishing strong working relationships at all levels. Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Fluent in English, capable of communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues including senior management. Self-motivated, quick to learn, and possessing proven problem-solving abilities with a curious mindset.

Working Hours:

8.30am – 5.30pm / 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday



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