trading analyst

Trading Analyst  
Permanent   
Selby/London/hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

Tuesday 20th May 2025

Who we are:  

We’re not just talking about making a
difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power
and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage,
we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon
removals.  

You’ll be joining our teams of
practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero
carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the
planet for generations to come. 

About the role: 

As part of the Trading and
Optimisation team, the Trading Analyst will;  

Provide
robust fundamental analysis, engage in trading strategies, develop and
maintain models, review past analysis, own pricing tools and
trading-decision models such as European Pricing models, option pricing
and simulation models.
Provide
market and competitor intelligence and be spotting areas to add value.
Be
a key member of the team to support and direct the traders towards value,
enabling them to make quick and informed decisions.

Who we’re looking for: 

To be successful in this role you’ll
ideally have…  

• Degree
  level education in a subject along the lines of science, maths, economics
  or engineering
  
• A
  working knowledge of UK power markets and experience and understanding of
  power generation units
  
• Solid
  experience with statistical and fundamental modelling using IT techniques
  such as; SQL, Python, Excel, Business Intelligence tools (Power BI); and
  be able to apply a pragmatic approach to large data structures.
  
• A
  good understanding of the methods underlying linear and mixed integer
  programming with experience of building models and solving them with
  commercial optimisers would be beneficial.
  
  Rewards and benefits: 
  
  As you help us to shape the future,
  we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and
  support  
  your lifestyle. If successful in this
  role you’ll get:  
  
  
• A
  discretionary bonus depending on company performance  
  
• Private
  Healthcare with Vitality  
  
• SAYE
  (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time 
  
• Personal
  accident cover  
  
• Group
  personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%  
  
• Holiday
  25 days plus bank holidays  
  
• Reimbursement
  of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate
  professional body 
  
  We’re committed to making a tangible
  impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual
  purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that
  shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape
  your career and a future for generations to come. 
  
  Together, we make it happen. 
  
  At Drax, we’re committed to fostering
  an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their
  role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the
  communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes.
  Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to
  contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out
  more about our approach here. 
  
  How to apply: 
  
  Think this role’s for you? Click the
  ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.  
  If you want to find out more about
  Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news.  
  We understand that you may have some
  additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat
  to discuss the role in more detail, please email (email address removed) 
  
  We reserve the right to close roles
  early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient
  applications