Head of Trading and Risk

Job Location	Durham
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

Are you an experienced head of trading and risk looking for a new and exciting opportunity If so, this could be the role for you!Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with our client, a leading energy provider in the UK, in their search for a Head of Trading and Risk!The successful candidate will lead the creation of a market-leading risk management and trade execution function, ensuring adherence with all agreed strategies. Additionally, the role involves supporting sales efforts, managing client portfolios, managementreporting, and building a team of trading, pricing analysts, and risk management professionals.Key Responsibilities:

Develop a comprehensive strategy, structure, and design for a market-leading risk management and trade execution function.
Establish efficient processes and select and build appropriate software platforms to support the scalability of the trading function.
Design and implement basket strategies and structure flexible contracts with energy suppliers to optimise client outcomes.
Create client-facing market analysis and reporting mechanisms to provide valuable insights and facilitate informed decision-making.
Own all trading activity, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients.
Recruit, coach, and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in energy trading, risk managed product delivery. You must possess 3+ years of experience in a hedging, trading or risk role within a commodity trading house, or energy supplier. You must have the abilityto influence and lead cross business stakeholders, driving collaboration. Also, embody a strong, clear leadership style or show potential for leadership development.If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, apply now for more information!

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