Trading Operations Analyst

Shift Pattern: 7:30AM - 4:30PM, 8:30AM - 5:30PM, 10:30AM - 7:30PM

Who we are

We are Dare, an energy tech company using the power of data science, analytics, and trading expertise to help the world reach a renewable future, faster. Our mission is to support the global energy transition by driving investment into renewables.

At Dare, you will be joining a team of ambitious individuals who challenge themselves and each other to drive innovation. We have a culture of empowering exceptional people to become the best version of themselves.

Our team has built one of the market's leading energy trading risk management systems, with this cutting-edge technology being a large part of our rapid rise in the sector.

What you'll be doing

The Trading Operations Analyst will be a bright, curious, and detail-oriented individual. You will work within the Trading Risk & Operations team, providing vital support to the trading floor, and ensuring the team meets its objectives.

The successful candidate will maintain and develop processes to facilitate seamless trading operations, giving us an edge in the market. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with a knack for problem-solving and a strong understanding of technology, eager to learn the intricacies of our business.

• Liaising with Trading desks and Tech teams to support daily market activities.

• Continuous monitoring and reconciliation of trading positions and associated market/risk metrics.

• Ensuring that regular reporting is produced to monitor and identify abnormal trades and positions, as well as other key market risk metrics.

• Validating the accuracy and effectiveness of data sources used to produce a set of daily market risk reporting and analysis.

• Verifying and implementing settlement prices - data consumed across the company for trading and analysis purposes.

• Investigating abnormal data points by requesting further information from the Trading desks, Tech team, Exchanges, and other financial counterparties.

• Enhancing tools, analysis and reporting used by the team to report critical information to both Trading desks and Senior Management.

• Maintaining and improving internal policies and procedures followed by the team, ensuring completeness, and ensuring that current practices remain within company policy.

• Participation in various ad-hoc projects and analyses, markets/technology related.

You'll have

• Ideally a minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in a similar role.

• Quantitative or technical background (mathematics/engineering/finance/economics) and/or adequate/equivalent previous professional experience.

• Experience in process automation/enhancement, using at least one of the following coding languages: Python, Excel-VBA, SQL and Tableau.

• A strong interest in technology.

Ideal Behaviours

• Detail-oriented with a logical/pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

• Effective communication skills managing issues and communicating solutions effectively.

• Collaborative working approach, both within teams and across departments.

• Ability to handle pressure.

• Curiosity.

• Persistence.

Desirable

• Previous exposure to the Energy markets (Oil, Gas and Power, etc).

• Experience with Derivatives (Futures/Options, Greeks, etc).

• Experience dealing with Exchanges (Risk methodologies, Contract Specs, etc.)

• Knowledge/experience in the following tools: Bloomberg, Platts, Reuters, Trayport, TT, ICE Connect, WebICE, CME Direct, and SPAN GUIs.

• Coding and reporting skills (Python, Excel-VBA, SQL, and Tableau).

• Independent troubleshooting and issue resolution.

• Previous experience dealing with Compliance and Legal matters.

• Project management within a professional or personal (side/DIY project) setting.

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary
• Vitality health insurance and dental cover
• 38 days holiday (including bank holiday)
• Learning & Development budget of £5000
• Free gym membership
• Deliveroo dinner account
• Office massage therapy
• Freshly served breakfast twice a week
• Fully stocked fridge and pantry
• Social events and a games room

Diversity matters

We want to build an inclusive team, so we hire candidates from all backgrounds. This breadth of experience means we thrive at solving problems. Our culture rewards curiosity and drive, so the best ideas triumph and everyone here can make an impact.