Join us, be part of more.  We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that’s energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently – we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it.   About your team:  At Centrica Energy, our mission is to move it.   We’re energy movers by nature. We’re a global renewable energy trading company which helps move energy from source to use – powering businesses, homes, and societies as they transition to a new sustainable energy future. If the idea of working to create a sustainable energy future also moves you, we may very well be the right place for you.<div><div>A rare opportunity to shape trading decisions in a business operating at the intersection of analytics, optimisation and energy markets. This role brings together quantitative thinking, model development and close collaboration with traders and portfolio managers to improve performance, uncover market opportunities and support the optimisation of renewables, batteries and thermal assets across Europe, the UK and Ireland. </div><div>The team  </div><div>Trading Analytics is part of the Short-Term Asset Trading team, responsible for trading our renewables, battery portfolio and thermal plants across continental Europe and UK &amp; Ireland.  </div><div>We maximise the value of Centrica Energy’s asset portfolio by:  </div><div><ul><li>Delivering market, portfolio and performance insights.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Improving trading strategies.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Increasing automation.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Driving the integration of algorithmic trading.  </li></ul></div><div>The team plays a central role in the organisation and works closely with the trading team, algo development teams, portfolio management and commercial teams. This role is particularly well suited for people with a broad interest in our activities and commercial mindset. </div><div>About the role </div><div>This role sits close to the commercial heartbeat of the business, providing analysis that helps translate complex market and operational dynamics into clear decision support. The Trading Analyst will work across data, modelling and trading activity to strengthen performance understanding and support better optimisation outcomes. It is a role for someone who enjoys combining quantitative rigour with commercial relevance in a fast-moving energy environment. </div><div><ul><li>Support the optimisation and trading of a portfolio spanning renewable, battery and thermal assets across continental Europe and the UK &amp; Ireland. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Deliver analysis and decision support to traders and portfolio managers, helping explain performance, identify market opportunities and assess risk. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Develop analytical models and tools that improve trading strategies, asset optimisation and forecasting capabilities. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Explore market and operational data to uncover value drivers, explain outcomes and identify new opportunities for value creation. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Contribute to the continued expansion of automation and algorithmic trading within the Short-Term Asset Trading team. </li></ul></div><div>About You </div><div>The ideal candidate combines a structured, analytical mindset with the ability to work hands-on with data and quantitative models. A strong foundation in statistics, optimisation and programming is complemented by a curiosity for understanding energy markets and trading dynamics. Success in the role depends on the ability to translate complex problems into actionable insights while collaborating effectively across teams. </div><div>We are looking for someone who has: </div></div><div><div><ul><li>A few years of relevant experience from a similar role. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong analytical capabilities, with a proven ability to explore data in depth and explain underlying drivers of performance. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience translating real-world challenges into mathematical optimisation problems and evaluating solution quality. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Solid understanding of probability, statistical distributions, and experience with back-testing and performance validation of algorithms. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Proficiency in Python development, including practical experience leveraging modern AI-assisted coding tools. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience in, or a clear interest in, power markets, renewables or energy systems, combined with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>About Centrica Energy </div><div>Centrica Energy is a global energy trading and optimisation business that helps move energy from source to use, connecting producers, suppliers and offtakers across wholesale energy markets. The business trades power, gas, liquefied natural gas and green certificates, and operates from eight offices across three continents with the purpose of energising a greener, fairer future. </div><div>The business is one of the largest renewable asset managers in Europe, with more than 18.8 GW of capacity under contract, of which more than 85% is renewable assets. Alongside trading activity, Centrica Energy also provides optimisation and flexibility services across batteries, renewable flexibility, combined heat and power plants and other flexible assets, using advanced algorithms, market expertise and 24/7 operations to maximise value across major power markets. </div><div>Power trading activity spans major exchanges and OTC markets across Europe and the United States, covering intraday, day-ahead and longer-dated products, supported by advanced algorithmic trading capabilities. As the trading and optimisation arm of Centrica plc, Centrica Energy plays an important role in managing commodity risk, supporting the green transition and helping create more resilient and efficient energy systems. </div></div>#LI-CETWhy should you apply?     We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.    <a href="http://www.morethanacareer.energy/centricaenergy">https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centricaenergy</a> If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.     Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.

Centrica Energy is a renewable energy trading company operating out of eight offices across all time zones to move energy from source to use. Our mission is to drive the green transition while offering sustainable and predictable energy costs for suppliers and offtakers. In short, we call ourselves energy movers by nature. Engaged and empowered people are the key to our success and we&rsquo;re proud of our people, their engagement, and the culture we have created. We are devoted to fostering an amazing workplace culture where everybody can thrive and do great work, while having a strong sense of camaraderie. Our Danish and UK entity are &lsquo;Great Place to Work&rsquo; certified, and our Danish entity was in April 2024 awarded &lsquo;Best Workplaces in Denmark for Gender Equality&rsquo; and awarded the 3rd &ldquo;Best Workplaces in Denmark&rdquo; among the 25 awarded companies and organisation between 50-499 employees. Follow us to stay updated on all the latest news, activities and vacancies at Centrica Energy.

Trading Analyst

Join us, be part of more.  We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that’s energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently – we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it.   About your team:  At Centrica Energy, our mission is to move it.   We’re energy movers by nature. We’re a global renewable energy trading company which helps move energy from source to use – powering businesses, homes, and societies as they transition to a new sustainable energy future. If the idea of working to create a sustainable energy future also moves you, we may very well be the right place for you.<div><div>A rare opportunity to shape trading decisions in a business operating at the intersection of analytics, optimisation and energy markets. This role brings together quantitative thinking, model development and close collaboration with traders and portfolio managers to improve performance, uncover market opportunities and support the optimisation of renewables, batteries and thermal assets across Europe, the UK and Ireland. </div><div>The team  </div><div>Trading Analytics is part of the Short-Term Asset Trading team, responsible for trading our renewables, battery portfolio and thermal plants across continental Europe and UK &amp; Ireland.  </div><div>We maximise the value of Centrica Energy’s asset portfolio by:  </div><div><ul><li>Delivering market, portfolio and performance insights.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Improving trading strategies.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Increasing automation.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Driving the integration of algorithmic trading.  </li></ul></div><div>The team plays a central role in the organisation and works closely with the trading team, algo development teams, portfolio management and commercial teams. This role is particularly well suited for people with a broad interest in our activities and commercial mindset. </div><div>About the role </div><div>This role sits close to the commercial heartbeat of the business, providing analysis that helps translate complex market and operational dynamics into clear decision support. The Trading Analyst will work across data, modelling and trading activity to strengthen performance understanding and support better optimisation outcomes. It is a role for someone who enjoys combining quantitative rigour with commercial relevance in a fast-moving energy environment. </div><div><ul><li>Support the optimisation and trading of a portfolio spanning renewable, battery and thermal assets across continental Europe and the UK &amp; Ireland. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Deliver analysis and decision support to traders and portfolio managers, helping explain performance, identify market opportunities and assess risk. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Develop analytical models and tools that improve trading strategies, asset optimisation and forecasting capabilities. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Explore market and operational data to uncover value drivers, explain outcomes and identify new opportunities for value creation. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Contribute to the continued expansion of automation and algorithmic trading within the Short-Term Asset Trading team. </li></ul></div><div>About You </div><div>The ideal candidate combines a structured, analytical mindset with the ability to work hands-on with data and quantitative models. A strong foundation in statistics, optimisation and programming is complemented by a curiosity for understanding energy markets and trading dynamics. Success in the role depends on the ability to translate complex problems into actionable insights while collaborating effectively across teams. </div><div>We are looking for someone who has: </div></div><div><div><ul><li>A few years of relevant experience from a similar role. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong analytical capabilities, with a proven ability to explore data in depth and explain underlying drivers of performance. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience translating real-world challenges into mathematical optimisation problems and evaluating solution quality. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Solid understanding of probability, statistical distributions, and experience with back-testing and performance validation of algorithms. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Proficiency in Python development, including practical experience leveraging modern AI-assisted coding tools. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience in, or a clear interest in, power markets, renewables or energy systems, combined with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>About Centrica Energy </div><div>Centrica Energy is a global energy trading and optimisation business that helps move energy from source to use, connecting producers, suppliers and offtakers across wholesale energy markets. The business trades power, gas, liquefied natural gas and green certificates, and operates from eight offices across three continents with the purpose of energising a greener, fairer future. </div><div>The business is one of the largest renewable asset managers in Europe, with more than 18.8 GW of capacity under contract, of which more than 85% is renewable assets. Alongside trading activity, Centrica Energy also provides optimisation and flexibility services across batteries, renewable flexibility, combined heat and power plants and other flexible assets, using advanced algorithms, market expertise and 24/7 operations to maximise value across major power markets. </div><div>Power trading activity spans major exchanges and OTC markets across Europe and the United States, covering intraday, day-ahead and longer-dated products, supported by advanced algorithmic trading capabilities. As the trading and optimisation arm of Centrica plc, Centrica Energy plays an important role in managing commodity risk, supporting the green transition and helping create more resilient and efficient energy systems. </div></div>#LI-CETWhy should you apply?     We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.    <a href="http://www.morethanacareer.energy/centricaenergy">https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centricaenergy</a> If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.     Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.

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