Head of Operations & Trade Support

Smartest Energy

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Are you ready to lead a high-impact team at the heart of European energy markets?We're looking for a dynamic Head of Operations and Trade Support to oversee all aspects of physical deliveries across Gas, Power, and Emissions within our European Trading business.This critical role sits at the core of our trading operations, supporting risk management, enabling new market opportunities, and driving process excellence. You'll collaborate across Trading, Sales, Legal, and Technology to ensure seamless execution and operational readiness, while leading a team of analysts, administrators and operators facilitating process and system improvements too!What skills/experience do I need to be successful?
  • Experience in European energy markets and operations;
  • Demonstrate Risk & Control Focus;
  • Innovation, able to suggest & implement ideas to complement & develop new processes as they evolve with the business;
  • Self-motivated to manage projects and seek opportunities to enhance business benefit;
  • Caring and thoughtful leadership and coaching approach;
  • A focus on control issues, processes and procedures.
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.
  • 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 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.Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.We're committed to making the application process easy and comfortable. Let us know how we can help you with any reasonable adjustments that can be tailored to your needs. At the bottom of each of our adverts you can find one of our recruitment teams' contact details. Please reach out so we can discuss with you further.

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