ENGIE UK
Head of Trading
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At ENGIE, we are accelerating the energy transition across Europe. Our UK Energy Management team sits at the heart of this ambition, optimising how energy is traded, stored, and delivered. We need a visionary leader to shape the future of our trading capabilities.
As Head of Trading, you will define and deliver our trading and quantitative strategy across UK power, gas, and environmental markets. This is your opportunity to build a best-in-class algorithmic trading platform, lead high-performing teams, and drive real impact within one of Europe's leading energy companies.
What You'll Do
- Define and execute trading strategies across linear and non-linear products in UK power, gas, and environmental certificate markets.
- Drive asset-backed trading optimisation for renewable energy (wind/solar) and battery storage portfolios to maximise flexibility value.
- Lead the development of a scalable quantitative and algorithmic trading platform, accelerating automation and systematic execution.
- Develop and scale market-making and liquidity provision activities to strengthen ENGIE's competitive position.
- Collaborate with Origination and Portfolio Management teams to structure monetisation strategies for renewable and storage assets.
- Build, inspire, and develop multi-disciplinary teams across trading, quantitative analytics, and algorithmic development.
- Ensure all trading activities operate within approved governance, compliance, and risk frameworks.
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What You Bring
- Significant experience in energy trading and/or quantitative trading environments.
- Deep understanding of UK and European power and gas markets, including intraday dynamics and flexibility value.
- Proven track record in asset-backed trading, RES/BESS optimisation, and market-making strategies.
- Advanced knowledge of algorithmic trading, pricing models, forecasting tools, and data science applications.
- Demonstrated leadership of trading and quantitative teams in fast-paced environments.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
- An advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in a quantitative field is highly advantageous.
Location
Hybrid working arrangement, combining office presence with remote flexibility.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary package reflecting the seniority and strategic importance of this role including Trading bonus
- A diverse range of missions spanning trading, technology, and energy transition strategy.
- Intellectually stimulating work at the cutting edge of algorithmic energy trading and renewable optimisation.
- A collaborative, friendly work environment within a supportive and ambitious leadership team.
- Flexibility and work-life balance through our hybrid working model.
- Clear career progression within a global energy leader committed to your professional development.
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Our Commitment
At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in accelerating the energy transition. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are. Join us and be part of the adventure of the century!
ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We evaluate applications based on skills, experience, and potential — regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to support you in presenting your best self.
Business Unit: Supply & Energy Management
Division: BP UNITED KINGDOM
Legal Entity: ENGIE UK Limited
Company Name: ENGIE UK
Minimum Base Salary: 180,000.00 GBP
Maximum Base Salary: 220,000.00 GBP
Pay Basis: Annual
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