You’ll play a key role in helping the business understand and navigate complex financial positions, with a focus on valuation, P&L, risk and reporting. You’ll bring your experience and judgement to explain what’s happening behind the numbers, provide clear and meaningful insight, and act as a trusted Product Control expert to stakeholders across the business. Alongside this, you’ll have the opportunity to improve how we work, using tools such as Excel, VBA, SQL and Python to automate processes, develop smarter solutions and drive continuous improvement across the team.
This is a role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and influencing outcomes. You’ll work independently and alongside colleagues to assess risk, support new products and markets, and contribute to wider business projects and initiatives. You’ll be comfortable developing concepts, building and testing models, and turning complex analysis into clear, practical recommendations that people can understand and get behind. Most importantly, you’ll bring curiosity, strong analytical thinking and the confidence to challenge, influence and make a real difference.
What skills/experience do I need to be successful?
Relevant experience in Product Control or Market Risk;
Exposure to Gas & Power Trading/Sales/Flow industries is a prerequisite;
Sound understanding of financial products and trading businesses;
Knowledge of commodities, profit & loss attribution;
Experience with some or all of these - Derivatives, FX, Futures, Swaps, Options and Option Greeks;
Good programming and modelling skill set in two or more of (Excel/Excel VBA/SQL/SSIS/Python/Power BI), knowledge of ETRMs/Systems.
What sets us apart?
Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.
What does hybrid working mean to us?
Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.
What happens next?
Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.
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