Portfolio Optimisation Analyst Western European Power and Emissions - Closed

As a Portfolio Analyst you:

• Work closely with the Forward Power traders to develop and implement optimisation strategies to deliver significant value from the asset positions, within the hedging frameworks;
• Proactively liase with the other Front Office trading and portfolio optimisation teams to ensure positions are optimised across the total commodity trading value chain;
• Identify commercial and market opportunities by working with Middle Office Market Analysis and Portfolio Analysis teams and by using your own analysis and research techniques;
• Understand and explain the P&L performance, key position movements and potential risk/reward outcomes of your portfolio to the team and senior management;
• Develop required reports in Business Objects/Data Warehouse and other relevant applications that will aid understanding of cross portfolio positions and provide transparency on performance;
• Lead and contribute to the Integration and other projects that develop the Western European Power and Emissions portfolio;
• Constantly challenge status quo thinking and seek innovative ways of creating value from the asset position.

• Previous track record in creating value from either a power trading activity or a power portfolio optimisation role is essential;
• Good understanding of European energy markets and interaction of commodities/markets;
• Ability to interface and build strong relationships with other teams and internal stakeholders;
• Good academic qualifications in relevant areas;
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach;
• Driven by challenge and a passion to deliver value.