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Trading Originator
Commercially-Driven Trading Originator
About the Role
Brook Green Supply (part of the CFP Energy Group) is an independent B2B energy supplier, specialising in providing bespoke supply solutions to industrial and commercial consumers. By focusing solely on large energy consumers, the business delivers a high degree of expertise and tailoring.
We’re seeking an entrepreneurial, commercially-driven Trading Originator to help expand our UK power, gas, and environmental product activity.
This fast-paced, relationship-focused role demands someone passionate about:
- Identifying and executing profitable market opportunities in wholesale and customer-facing energy trading
- Building strong commercial relationships with stakeholders (suppliers, traders, brokers, generators, aggregators, and corporate clients)
- Finding creative, unconventional solutions and driving deals to conclusion
The ideal candidate must thrive in a dynamic environment, be curious about energy markets, and enjoy proactively developing new business in a trading context.
Key Responsibilities
Market & Opportunity Development
- Identify, originate, and execute profitable opportunities across UK power, gas, and environmental markets
- Discover non-standard, overlooked opportunities in both physical and environmental markets
- Stay ahead of market trends, pricing changes, policy shifts, and regulatory developments
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Relationship Management & Deal Execution
- Build and maintain a broad network of suppliers, traders, brokers, generators, aggregators, and corporate clients
- Negotiate and finalise a range of agreements, including:
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
- Gas Purchase Agreements (GPAs)
- Guarantees of Origin (GOs) / Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs)
- Wholesale trading transactions
- Own the entire deal lifecycle—from initial discussions to execution, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with trading teams and the wider commercial group to develop and launch new product and market opportunities
- Support the growth of BGS’s environmental products and structured trading initiatives
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (trading, operations, legal, risk, and settlements) to ensure smooth deal execution
- Contribute to the commercial growth and strategy of the trading business
Essential Requirements
Core Skills
- Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) to:
- Articulate complex concepts clearly
- Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Purpose-driven and persistent, able to:
- Navigate fast-paced, complex environments
- Stay organised and execution-focused even under pressure
- Strong commercial intuition with the ability to:
- Spot value in overlooked or unconventional opportunities
- Assess broader business impacts effectively
- Confident, persuasive, and collaborative, with:
- Credibility in negotiations
- A natural ability to collaborate within a team
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Required Experience
- Proven commercial experience in a similar role, demonstrating:
- Impeccable judgement
- Highly effective negotiation skills
- A results-driven mindset
- Hands-on experience in:
- Structured power and gas trading, particularly:
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
- Gas Purchase Agreements (GPAs)
- Market access agreements
- Flexible energy products
- Structured power and gas trading, particularly:
- Experience managing deal lifecycles in natural resources or similar industries, with a track record of closing profitable transactions
- Preferable:
- Background in financial services, energy, utilities, or a start-up
- Domain expertise in the renewable energy, sustainability, or emission markets
Organisational Values
The Brook Green Group is committed to:
- Equality and fairness in all employment practices
- Dignity and respect for all employees, contractors, and applicants
- Eliminating discrimination in the workplace
For those who thrive on relevant expertise and enjoy crafting solutions, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of energy trading.
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