- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Paris
Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
When you join EDF Trading you’ll become part of a diverse international team of experts who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches and think outside the box.
Energy markets evolve rapidly so our team needs to remain agile, flexible and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in: power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil and environmental products.
EDF Group and our customers all over the world trust that their assets are managed by us in the most effective and efficient manner and are protected through expert risk management. Trading for over 20 years, it’s experience that makes us leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.
Most of all, we value our people. Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits which include hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessment, corporate gym memberships, electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities and much more. We even provide free fruit to keep you healthy.
Gender balance and inclusion are very high on the agenda at EDF Trading so you will become part of an ever-diversifying family of around 800 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo and Houston. Regular social and networking events, both physical and virtual, will ensure that you always feel connected to your colleagues and the business.
Who are we? We are EDF Trading, part of the EDF Group, a world leader in low-carbon sustainable electricity generation partnered with JERA, one of Japan’s largest utilities; the perfect organisation at which to begin or progress your career in the commodities sector.
Join us, make a difference and help shape the future of energy.
Job Description:
Role Purpose:
The Intraday Commercial lead will assist the intraday trading manager in leading and supervising commercial and trading activities across Intraday (ID) and Day-Ahead (BODA) activity, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and operational excellence. The role includes strategic oversight, operational management, compliance, and performance monitoring.
Main Responsibilities:
General:
Ensure best commercial practices and the highest standards of professionalism, ethical behaviour, and integrity.
Meet the commercial optimization needs and strategic objectives related to Intraday (ID) and Day-Ahead (BODA) activities.
Guarantee compliance with internal guidelines, regulatory requirements, and business controls.
Proactively suggest and manage evolution and improvements of commercial mandates, strategies, and operational practices to Intraday management.
Proactively manage the implementation of Intraday and BODA trading activity functional support developed by intraday team member and maintain a high level of automation.
Provide operational validation and team sign-off when required.
Collaborate closely with the Algo/technical lead to deliver common objectives
Guarantee comprehensive daily and weekly reporting of intraday activities to management.
Operational Management (Intraday):
Foster excellent relationships with internal and external counterparties.
Organize rosters and staffing requirements to guarantee business continuity and development .
Ensure all commercial strategies are justified (documented) and adhere to compliance standards and risk management policies and mandate.
Oversee the smooth operation of all Intraday commercial activities.
Ensure timely access and permissions to necessary trading platforms and systems.
Monitor Intraday positions and ensure they remain aligned with the company’s risk management framework (trading mandate internal and Corporate level) and ensure a support to the shifts in case
Monitor the team’s adherence to safety and security during shifts.
Optimize interaction and ensure effective use of Market Analysts during operational shifts.
Monitor and ensure the accuracy of P&L reporting for ID activities.
Guarantee comprehensive daily and weekly reporting of Intraday trading activities to management.
Operational Management Day-Ahead (BODA Activity):
Manage and organize the Day-Ahead activities delivered by the Intraday desk, including rosters, training, and operational readiness.
Develop and define strategies for cross-border capacity bidding.
Create and implement KPIs to monitor DA commercial activities effectively.
Monitor and ensure the accuracy of P&L reporting for DA activities.
Guarantee comprehensive daily and weekly reporting of Day-Ahead activities to management.
Controls and Reporting:
Maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal teams (middle office, back office, contract and settlement) ensuring efficient management of contract, settlement, and transactional issues.
Organize and lead regular meetings (monthly) with Middle Office to resolve commercial discrepancies and manage risks proactively.
Ensure continuous risk reporting and management to minimize exposure during trading operations.
Oversee accurate reporting of Profit & Loss (P&L), validating that reported results align with expectations, monitoring daily value creation.
Implement KPIs and dashboards to monitor the performance of commercial desks (Intraday and Day-Ahead) continuously.
Ensure accurate, clear, and timely communication of key commercial events to management, overseeing daily and weekly team reporting.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related disciplines.
At least 5–7 years of experience in commercial operations, trading, or related intraday/energy markets.
Demonstrated managerial capability. A track record in team leadership and performance management is a plus.
Deep understanding of energy markets, trading operations, compliance, risk management, and regulatory standards.
Proficiency in English required; fluency in French and/or additional languages would be advantageous.
Personal Attributes:
Strong ethical standards and a commitment to professionalism.
Effective communicator, capable of engaging discussions at all levels.
Results-oriented and proactive strategic thinker.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and business requirements.
Passion for continuous improvement, and maintaining the highest standards of commercial integrity.
