About this role
We are looking for a senior, hands-on professional to help strengthen and evolve our control framework within a fast-paced energy trading environment. This is a high-impact role where you will partner across the business to ensure controls are robust, practical, and fit for purpose—while supporting commercial agility.
You will work closely with Front Office, Risk, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Senior Management, acting as a trusted advisor and independent voice to enhance governance, risk awareness, and overall control effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Design, enhance, and implement a robust yet pragmatic control framework tailored to an energy trading business Identify control gaps, assess risks, and drive practical, sustainable improvements through to completionPartner with trading desks and support functions to understand workflows, risks, and key control pointsLead investigations, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions Strengthen governance, escalation practices, and overall risk awareness across the organizationAct as a trusted partner to senior stakeholdersDrive key strategic initiatives independently, with full ownership and accountabilityBalance strategic thinking with hands-on involvement in day-to-day operational mattersChallenge constructively and facilitate difficult conversations to ensure the right outcomes Proven experience in energy trading, commodities or wholesale environments Strong understanding of trading desk operations and key associated risksDemonstrated experience in controls, governance, risk management or internal audit roles in the energy spaceComfortable operating at senior levels and engaging with a wide range of stakeholdersConfident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence constructivelyStrong analytical skills with experience in issue investigation and root-cause analysisAble to balance commercial realities with the need for strong controls Ability to lead projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives independentlyFluent English
A high-impact role with significant visibility and influence across the business
The opportunity to shape and strengthen the control environment in a dynamic trading organization
A collaborative environment where your expertise and judgement are valued
Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making