Energy Pricing Lead

Energy Pricing Lead Department: Trading Employment Type: Full Time Location: Dublin 18 Description We are growing our hedging, pricing and trading team to allow us to support the expansion of our Yuno Energy brand. As part of this expansion, we are looking for an energy pricing lead to join our team of energy and commodity market experts. The team fosters a strong spirit of collaboration, continuous development, and excellence. Our work is heavily data based; therefore, you should have a third level degree in a quantitative subject such as engineering, mathematics, finance / economics, or the sciences. Work experience in the industry is desired for the role with any gas and electricity pricing or trading experience being highly advantageous. You should have a good understanding of electricity and gas markets, and a desire to know and understand more about how our customers consume energy and how wholesale and retail energy markets will develop in the future. You will support the design of electricity, gas and heat tariffs for our commercial customer base and will also support residential pricing. You should be able to take the lead in implementing, tracking and trading hedge strategies, along with providing best in class analysis of the markets we operate in. As we are a data driven company, Ideally, you should have an understanding, or the ability to gain an understanding of tools used to store, query and process databases. Additionally, you will be involved in supporting customers in their transition to renewable energy. Key Responsibilities The Role The role requires close co-operation with our Forward Trading, Finance and Commercial sales teams. It will focus primarily on two areas: Commercially Focused: Support the production of commercial & Residential electricity, gas and heat prices and tariffs Preparation of price and information for tenders/quotes for larger customers Track prices offered and benchmark Conduct competitor analysis and help us understand the market we operate in Critique and evaluate competitor offerings, use these findings to better serve our existing commercial customers and aid in the expansion and diversity of our customer base. Work closely with our billing teams to ensure accurate and timely billing through the customer lifecycle. Work with our hedging team to manage and report on price risk Assist in the day to day trading activities of the company and partake in a rota executing trades for commercial customers Work with management to produce board reports on our commercial activities and exposures Produce tools to help automate new or existing business processes Report activities or findings in a concise and transparent manner Customer Focused: Answering price related queries for both internal and external customers Provide trading support to our customers and serve as a point of contact Assist in the provision of market insights to our customer base Support the commercial sales and billing teams, working closing to resolve customer queries and ensure a high level of customer experience Assist commercial customers in their green energy transition by providing guidance on renewable energy solutions, including supporting Power Purchase Agreements with renewable assets, Guarantees of Origin pricing and Biomethane pricing Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Five years' experience in the energy industry within supply and / or generation, ideally Three + years direct experience in electricity and gas customer pricing. Deep understanding of the Irish Electricity and Gas markets Extensive knowledge of electricity and gas customer pricing from first principles Be resourceful and proactive. We are looking for a self-starter who enjoys having accountability and ownership while being part of a collaborative team Strong problem solving, analysis and attention to detail Have the ability to lead a team and mentor junior staff High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong data handling & programming skills are highly desirable with experience in tools such as or similar to: Python, SQL and PowerBI. Comfortable working with large amounts of data Clear, concise and structured communication skills Ability to follow, map and improve processes Adaptable, flexible, able to change priorities Benefits Competitive salary & bonus structure Great career progression opportunities Continual training and development Generous annual leave, increasing with service PrepayPower Staff Tariff Great staff social events provided by employee-led Wellness & Sports, CSR and Social committees Monthly beer and pizza on the first Friday of each Month Regular Fruit drops, twice a week Refer a Friend Scheme Employee Assistance Programme - a confidential 24/7 support for employees provided by Telus Tax Saver Travel Tickets Bike to Work Scheme Modern offices with excellent facilities Pension Contribution Scheme after twelve months of service. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. 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