Head of Trading & Portfolio Management (Exclusive Role)
A growing Irish energy company is seeking a Head of Trading & Portfolio Management to establish and lead a new trading function. This role will manage power and gas portfolios, drive trading performance, oversee risk management, and support the company’s growth strategy.
Responsibilities
* Build and lead the Dublin Trading Team, managing all trading operations
* Manage demand portfolios via forwards/CfDs, PPAs, OTC, and exchange-traded instruments to minimise imbalance and portfolio risk
* Develop and implement hedging strategies (including VaR or similar methodologies)
* Oversee the development of ETRM and Portfolio Management systems
* Devise and maintain optimal procurement and trading strategies for electricity and gas within the I-SEM
* Collaborate with the commercial team on pricing strategies and new product development
* Ensure full compliance with REMIT, EMIR, and other relevant trading regulations
Candidate Requirements
* Strong knowledge of I-SEM and All-Island gas markets, with familiarity across wider European energy markets
* Proven experience in portfolio management within a power or gas supply business
* Expertise in hedging strategy design, market analysis, and risk management tools
* Experience developing trading capabilities and responding to market or policy changes
* Leadership experience managing teams
* In-depth understanding of energy market instruments (IBP/NIBP/NBP/EU gas, ISEM/GB/EU power, coal, emissions)
* Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks including REMIT, EMIR, and the Trading & Settlement Code
* Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and strategic mindset
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Energy Technology, Electric Power Generation, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
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