Job Description

?The Green Recruitment Company is working with a leading energy trading business in the UK and has an opportunity for an Energy Trading and Risk Manager to help shape and lead energy procurement and trading strategy, contribute to strategic growth while driving operational and financial resilience as part of the senior management team.
Responsibilities:
Lead and implement flexible energy procurement strategies aligned with risk policies
Develop and coach the energy procurement team to deliver successful trading outcomes
Ensure all procurement activities comply with public sector and internal regulations
Oversee trading positions and ensure accuracy in supplier reconciliations and purchasing
Lead on innovation and development of new procurement services aligned with market needs
Manage benchmarking and value-for-money tools for performance reporting
Head quarterly governance panels, ensuring full documentation and delivery of outcomes
Represent the business at senior stakeholder engagements including government, regulators, and suppliers
Design and implement a robust risk management framework across the energy portfolio
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration
Requirements:
Extensive experience leading high-performing energy trading teams at senior level
Strong knowledge of UK energy markets, regulatory frameworks and trading platforms
Proven experience in flexible procurement strategies and public sector procurement
Expertise in market, credit and operational risk management
Strategic thinker with a track record of innovation in procurement services
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels
Experience with risk modelling tools, PPAs, sleeving and hedging (desirable)
Financially astute with excellent analytical and decision-making abilities

Skills Required