Junior Trading Analyst

Ecotricity Group Limited is seeking a Junior Trading Analyst in Stroud, UK, to support their Trading team in managing energy market positions and optimizing renewable energy PPAs. The role requires strong analytical skills and an interest in energy markets. Responsibilities include trading data analysis, PPA management, and process improvement. The position offers opportunities for career growth in the energy trading sector and includes hybrid working options.
About The Role

This is an exciting new role in the Trading team, and a perfect opportunity for the correct candidate to learn and grow a career in the Energy Trading sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for Supporting our Trading team in managing wholesale energy market positions and optimising our renewable energy PPAs. This role is for someone with strong analytical skills, an interest in energy markets and a passion for sustainable energy.

You will work on trading data analysis, risk management and PPA optimisation, helping to ensure Ecotricity makes smart trading decisions while supporting the transition to a greener grid.

Key Responsibilities

Trading & Market Analysis

The candidate will conduct analysis at a quantitative and qualitative basis in order to impact decision making at an individual and management level. Scenario tools and models will be created and maintained in order to measure impact of potential decisions. Performance will be illustrated through robust reporting and strategies to continually improve trading performance will be proposed regularly. Given the fast-paced nature of the Trading environment, a key skill is the ability to make quick decisions based upon rational and logical evidence, as well as being able to multitask between long term projects and the trading markets. There will be opportunities to execute trades to provide adequate coverage for the area.

Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Management
• Assist in onboarding new renewable generators, ensuring seamless integration into trading operations and governance controls.
• Support the management of Ecotricity’s PPA contracts with renewable generators
• Analyse generation forecasts and market conditions to optimise PPA revenues and risk management.
• Relationship with Sales team to provide PPA sleeving support.

Data & Process Improvement

Develop and maintain data dashboards to improve visibility on trading positions and PPA performance.
Support internal collaboration between Trading, Pricing and Finance to improve alignment.
Assist in automation of trading reports, risk analytics and market insights.
Support in PPA back-office admin & setup About You

Essential Skill Set Required
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex datasetsProfessional report writing skillsAffinity to handle pressure
• A keen interest in energy markets, trading and analysis
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI (or other similar programs)
• Strong attention to detail and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Sharp decision-making skills with evidence of logic behind decisions
• High level of numeracy

Additional Skills Desired

Knowledge of energy trading function & wholesale markets

Education Requirements

Degree in a quantitative subject

What's in it for you...

Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
Volunteering day
Hybrid working
Various company discounts (including shops, days out and events)
Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days
Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available

As a valued member of the team you will be supporting the Group Environmental policy and its associated targets to make the Green Britain Group net carbon neutral by 2025

Flexibility statement

The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make their contribution in a changing environment.

Ecotricity is Britain's greenest energy company. When we started back in 1995, we were the first company in the world to provide a new kind of electricity - the green kind.

Our mission was, and remains, to change the way energy is made and used in Britain - by replacing fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy.

We don't just supply green energy, we use the money from our customers' bills to make it ourselves too - we build windmills, sun parks and green gasmills in Britain. We call this turning 'bills into mills'. Some of our biggest achievements to date include building Britain's first megawatt windmill and the country's first grid-scale sun park, as well as building our first green gasmill, generating 100% green gas from a source that we will never run out of grass.

We don't just focus on energy though- we built the Electric Highway, Britain's leading network of electric vehicle charging points; we helped Forest Green Rovers become the greenest football club in the world; and we launched Britain's greenest mobile phone service, Ecotalk, where they use the money from their customers' bills to protect and regenerate Britain's lost rainforests.

Ecotricity is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stroud GL5 3BY

Reference ID: 2280