Trade Control Analyst 18 month FTC
Join our team as a Trade Control Analyst and play a pivotal role in safeguarding the accuracy and integrity of our Energy Trading activities. In this critical control function, you’ll independently validate transactions within our ETRM system, ensuring they align seamlessly with trade blotters, contracts, and broker confirmations. You’ll help maintain our high compliance standards by managing timely trade confirmations, supporting EMIR/REMIT reporting obligations, and ensuring all exceptions are monitored, investigated, and resolved.
You’ll refine and enhance daily processes, contribute to automation initiatives, and support strategic projects such as the introduction of new products. With regular stakeholder interaction and responsibility for responding to customer queries, this role offers both variety and impact while helping strengthen the effectiveness and reliability of our trading operations.
What skills/experience do I need to be successful?
- Knowledge and interest of GB Power trading (products, market, etc.);
- Strong and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including excellent Excel and VBA knowledge;
- Understanding of the commodities market;
- Enthusiastic, self motivated and keen to learn and develop;
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and with a team to support delivery of the team responsibilities as a whole.
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. Find out more here.
- 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.
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- Department
- Risk
- Locations
- SmartestEnergy Limited - London office - Canary Wharf
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- £30,000 - £33,000
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