Risk Analyst

Join our Procurement team to help us achieve our mission to deliver innovative solutions that help businesses make the two degrees of change.

We’re looking for a proactive Risk Analyst to join our national team of energy professionals, where we can work together to Optimise the world’s transition to net zero and beyond.

We’re looking for people who can apply their expertise and support our business achieve its goals. If you are passionate about what you do, we’d love to hear from you!

Embrace flexibility with us - we welcome both full-time and part-time applicants to join our dynamic team!

About the role

As a Risk Analyst within Optimised, you will be part of the Energy Trading & Risk team focussed on analysing and reporting fundamental market drivers, delivering risk management solutions for our clients. As a Risk Analyst, you are responsible for identifying, evaluating, and analysing stakeholder risk associated with unpredictability and volatility in the energy commodity and regulatory markets, as well as alignment between energy product choice and delivery of operational strategy.

What you’ll actually do

• Leading flexible electricity and gas tenders with suppliers and clients through analysis, evaluation, and recommendation
• Monitoring customer positions and transact on behalf of flexible clients
• Performing trade entry and maintaining a high standard of data accuracy
• Working with wider commercial teams to help secure new client business
• Supporting the development of systems and processes required to deliver market-leading client flexible product solutions
• Creating and maintaining strong, collaborative supplier and client relationships, overseeing our key contacts and access to a full range of suppliers
  
• Managing and overseeing the execution and adherence to risk management strategies
  
• Developing and issuing market fundamental reporting
  
• Utilising data analytics to report and reporting client trading performance
  
• Presenting information on energy markets to sales teams and external clients
  
• Supporting innovation within internal and external processes
  
• Supporting the invoice validation of the flex portfolio
  
• Mentoring new and less experienced team members

What you’ll need

• 3+ years’ experience within Energy Procurement/Trading & Risk Management
• Excellent understanding of the UK/European energy industry
• Proficient in various software, such as Excel and Reuters
  
• OJEU experience is not essential but highly desirable
  
• Eligibility to work in the UK

About you

• Able to work well under pressure and make quick and rational decisions
• Analytical with a high standard of data accuracy
  
• Able to build rapport with different stakeholders, inside and outside of the business
  
• Must have a passion for innovation
  
• Proactive attitude that brings drive, energy and passion to the role
  
• Promotes a culture of inclusivity
  
• Passionate about social or environmental issues with a mission-driven mindset

About us

Optimised deliver quantifiable business outcomes to commercial businesses through a comprehensive suite of energy, renewables and sustainability services and technologies while driving a net zero carbon agenda.

With a combined team of highly trained professionals, Optimised operates from four office locations including Ashby, Blackpool, Bristol and Sittingbourne; providing national coverage. As a team, we’re easy going and take great pride in our work and we’re all striving to support sustainability.

Optimised is a certified B Corp, which means it has met rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency and we strive to run a professional, inclusive and transparent environment with like-minded people.

What is it like to work with us:

We strongly believe that our success depends on its culture and recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset. We ensure our employees have the opportunity to work in a unique and flexible environment that is fun and down-to-earth, while having the support to perform to the best of their ability. We make sure we celebrate our milestones and regularly collaborate. On top of any localised events, we ensure our entire company can come together; to celebrate at our annual conference and after party.

What we offer

As well as our down to earth culture and our shared vision to optimise the world to net zero and beyond, we also have a great benefits package;

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 with length of service (+ bank holidays)
• Option to buy / sell up to 3 days annual leave
• Personal Pension Scheme (Up to 5% Matched)
• Life Insurance & Award winning Employee Assistance Helpline and Online GP Service
• A professional development and sustainability allowance
• Private Medical Insurance (opt in)
• EV car and cycle to work scheme
• Annual Railcard and Flu Jab & Eye Test
• Enhanced Family Leave
• 2 x sustainable holiday travel days
• 1 day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Up to one professional membership fee per year
• Recommend a Friend Scheme

Interested?
If you are interested and think you can help us achieve our mission to net zero, please send your CV along with a covering letter via [email protected]

We are aiming to conduct first stage interviews week commencing 1st July.
Second stage interviews are intended for the following week (commencing 8th July)

Please notify of us of any factors affecting your availability, should you be invited to interview.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible working environment, that promotes diversity. We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert or seeking an alternative working pattern. We recognise that talent comes in various forms, and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.