Energy Markets AnalystApplication Deadline: 23 January 2025
Department: Trading
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Cardiff
Reporting To: Senior Energy Trading and Risk Manager
Compensation: £28,000 / year
DescriptionAmber are an award winning, fast-growing vibrant business on a mission to be the UKs # 1 Utility Consultancy.
We are an entrepreneurial business solving problems in the utility industry, currently going through rapid and transformational growth.
The Trading and Risk Management team are part of Amber's Net Zero Energy Management division.
The team is responsible for optimising energy costs for Amber's clients, by trading in the gas and electricity markets.
This is achieved through world-class market intelligence, analytics, and effective risk management techniques.
The team provides strategic support to other internal and external shareholders via regular reporting around the energy market.
If you are passionate about genuinely making a real difference in reducing CO2 emissions, energy consumption and costs, then this opportunity could be for you.
This role is your chance to join Amber's Trading and Risk Management function as it expands its services and supports its customers in sustainably reaching Net Zero.
What will you be doing?Ownership and production of core start-of-day tasks to ensure market information and risk alerts are correctly represented to the wider business and client base.Production of client and market position reports to send to required representatives.Analysing market movements and maintaining market tracking procedures.Effective communication within Trading & Risk Management to inform decision making processes for trading.Ensuring all trades are completely and accurately added into the Risk Management systems in a timely manner.Managing the additions/removals within the traders' portfolios.Supporting the production of analysis for the trading desk and senior management when required.Updating of regular systems and spreadsheets.General upkeep of process guides relating to relevant tasks as processes evolve.Undertake the collation of information from various reputable sources. What does good look like?Strong understanding of the UK energy markets and cross commodity drivers, including energy regulation and legislation.Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills - both written and verbal.Highly numerate with sound mathematical aptitude, analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.Organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment with an excellent work ethic and individual accountability.A self-motivated starter and a team player, who is persuasive, logical, able to influence others positively, who likes to get the job done accurately first time.Confidence to action/challenge purchasing decisions.Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel.Excellent communicator with the ability to simplify complex topics. Why Choose Amber?Joining an incredible group of people, all on a journey to save the planet, why not?
But really… the biggest reason people choose to stay at Amber is down to our culture.
We have a friendly, informal and relaxed culture, where you are encouraged to bring your true self to work day in, day out.
We offer a flexible working environment meaning, you can work where, when and how you want to.
We focus on output above everything else.
Aside from this, we do also have our competitive benefits package… and not forgetting that we do have an unbeatable view from our Cardiff City Centre office, featuring a fully stocked bar, pool table and lots of plants!
Private medical careBirthday day offIncome protectionEnhanced primary and secondary caregiver schemeLoyalty vouchersHere at Amber, we see diversity and inclusivity as a priority and we are always looking for individuals who bring something different to the team.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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