Shift Trader
Shift Trader
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11-04-2025
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With outstanding skills in forecasting initially to work in intraday forecasting.
At Octopus Energy Trading were on a mission to reshape the future of energy. As part of Octopus Energy Group were creating an innovative approach to trading that will accelerate the transition to a Net Zero world. With the growth of renewables and a push toward decarbonising heating and transport greater flexibility in the grid is essential. We are building cuttingedge technology to optimise everything from domestic EV charging to gridscale batteries to meet the global demand for energy flexibility.
As innovators at the forefront of the energy transition our trading team is addressing the unique challenges and volatility of a renewablesbased power sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highimpact venture where youll play a key role in driving Octopus growth within the dynamic energy market.
Were looking for passionate and unconventional thinkers to join us on this journey bringing a diversity of experience and ideas to shape a more efficient flexible and sustainable energy system.
To achieve Net Zero emissions greater grid flexibility is a fundamental necessity to cope with a more variable renewablesbased power sector and enable the decarbonisation of heating and transport.
Were doing unconventional things and to be successful we need a team of unconventional traders. This is a brand new venture within Octopus and we have a blank canvas to create a diverse and talented team of market experts that will really push to find new ways of improving market efficiency and decarbonising the grid.
You will be a key member of the team that develops transformational solutions and rapidly implements these to meet the urgent and global need for energy flexibility.
Youll be responsible for creating value from the Intraday Power market trading the volatility and managing our exposure. Youll also work on the highlevel trading approach supporting in the evolving design and improvement of our inhouse analytical tools.
Team culture and vision are so important to us heres what the team has to say
Celyn Simmonds Octopus Energy Trading is a new function within the Octopus Group that is tasked with managing all the Groups short term trading responsibilities. Well be building a 24 hour shift desk supported by world class developers in order to optimise our flex assets (think batteries EVs heat pumps.. retail and renewable energy portfolio as well as taking speculative positions. Were a small dedicated function who work fast dynamically and look out for each other; its a startup atmosphere with the benefits of the resources of a larger company.
Alissa Tripp Working in the Octopus trading team has been a fantastic experience its a space where innovation and teamwork create tangible impact and it is a very collaborative environment to operate in. Being part of such a dynamic team has definitely pushed me to grow in ways I hadnt expected.
What youll do
- Use market leading analytical tools to make fast profitable trading decisions
- Execute trades within the Intraday Power market to manage Octopus exposure on its multibillion pound hedge book
- Deliver additional value through the optimisation of flexible assets in the short term market
- Trade the changing forecasts of our PPA portfolio
- Design and feedback ideas for improvements in the analytics suite as well as share trading strategy ideas with the rest of the team
- Help to build and design algorithmic trading strategies
- Liaise with the Trading Manager to ensure short term exposure risks are understood across the business
What youll need
- Experience in Power Trading or similar field ideally 1 years experience in a shiftbased role including proprietary trading
- A passion for the challenge of decarbonisation and grid flexibility as the enabler for it
- Ability to synthesise numerical information and make informed decisions quickly
- Understanding of the fundamental drivers of the spot power market and a drive to become a top performing trader within the market
- Motivation to succeed in a fast paced and competitive market
- An ability to maintain continued attention to the market even in times of low market volatility
- Comfortable working shifts including frequent nights and weekends
Why else youll love it here
- Wondering what the salary for this role is Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters its something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we dont advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesnt apply to Octopus whats more important to us is finding the right octofit!
- Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn decide and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy alongside a wide range of amazing coowners on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022 on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. Weve also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership and most recently The Sunday Times Best Places To Work 2023
- Visit our UK perks hub Octopus Employee Benefits
If this sounds like you then wed love to hear from you.
Are you ready for a career with us We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential.Need any specific accommodationsWhether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference let us know and well do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!
Studies have shown that some groups of people like women are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100 of the job requirements. Whoever you are if you like one of our jobs we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus were looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities an inclusive work environment and fairness for everyone.
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