Senior Energy Trader

Sse Plc

The Role

Overview

Manage energy trades, hedging, and market analysis for GB/EU energy portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

  • trading strategies
  • model enhancement
  • profit optimisation
  • intelligence reporting
  • supply chain analysis
  • trading execution

Tasks

-Contribute to budget targets by developing and executing trading strategies, and assist in enhancing models -Optimise SSE’s businesses to maximise profit & minimise losses through examination of key market fundamentals. -Guide market and counterparty intelligence reporting, including supply chain analysis and report on competitor and customer commercial strategies. -Collaborate across the desk and provide support across all products when needed. -Carry out financial and physical transactions across energy products in the GB and EU energy markets. You’ll implement trading and hedging strategies via brokers and screen-based exchanges, within company approvals, drawing on your experience and insights.

Requirements

  • trading
  • analytical
  • python
  • vba
  • degree
  • meticulous

What You Bring

-A successful track record in a trading environment related capacity along with and demonstrable knowledge of industry players, industry structure and commercial mechanisms and drivers. -Meticulous, responsible and reliable with a close attention to detail and fundamental respect for internal and external governance. -Proven analytical and communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office. Familiarity with programming tools like VBA, databases, Python, or similar is a plus. -Ideally, a degree in a numerical discipline such as Mathematics, Science, Engineering, or Economics -Energy and will to succeed, with proven examples of overcoming obstacles to successful outcomes, individually and as part of a team, in a high paced environment.

The Company

About Sse Plc

-SSE is a pioneering force in the energy sector, committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions. -Founded with a vision to revolutionize the energy landscape, SSE has grown into a major player in both energy generation and infrastructure development. -With a focus on wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources, SSE has consistently led the way in sustainable energy production. -The company is known for undertaking large-scale projects, including renewable energy plants and energy transmission networks. -SSE also plays a significant role in infrastructure development, working across multiple sectors including utilities, transport, and commercial sectors. -A standout achievement for SSE was the completion of one of the largest offshore wind farms in Europe. -The company’s dedication to reducing carbon emissions and contributing to the global shift toward clean energy is evident in its portfolio of green projects. -SSE’s expansion into international markets has further solidified its position as a leader in the renewable energy space.

Sector Specialisms

Onshore Wind

Offshore Wind

Hydro Power

Flexible Thermal Generation

Solar

Battery Technologies

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Carbon Capture

Hydrogen Storage

Electricity Generation

Gas Production

Gas Storage

Telecoms Networks

Energy Supply

Distributed Energy

M&E Contracting

Rail Businesses

Business Energy Supply

Public Sector Energy Supply

Renewables

Flexible Power Stations

Pumped Storage Hydro

Run-of-River Hydro

Energy Portfolio Management

Security Clearance

-criminality check required -credit check required