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We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that’s energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently – we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it.
About your team:
At Centrica Energy, our mission is to move it.
We’re energy movers by nature. We’re a global renewable energy trading company which helps move energy from source to use – powering businesses, homes, and societies as they transition to a new sustainable energy future. If the idea of working to create a sustainable energy future also moves you, we may very well be the right place for you.
We are seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded Senior Portfolio Manager to drive the growth of our renewable asset and battery business across the EU. This role is central to securing profitable long-term offtake agreements, optimizing asset portfolios, and developing innovative trading solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of EU power markets, strong analytical capabilities, and a collaborative mindset to shape the future of energy trading.
About the Role
This role ensures profitable trading agreements with third-party assets across the EU by leading pricing strategies, managing asset portfolios, and establishing efficient trade processes. It plays a key role in expanding the asset business in close collaboration with Origination and Trading teams. The focus is on long-term offtake agreements for renewable assets such as wind, solar, and battery storage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Optimize agreements for renewable and flexible assets
- Price trading contracts in collaboration with Origination
- Manage portfolio risks across asset classes and markets
- Develop and implement new contract structures and products
- Identify and enter new markets for asset-backed trading
- Support integration of asset contracts into trading operations and systems
About Portfolio Management
The Portfolio Management team is currently responsible for a >20 GW pan-European portfolio of various asset types. On a daily basis, we evaluate the risks of further contracts with producers and offtakers, ensuring profitability and mitigation of underlying risks. Our commercial ownership of these contracts lasts from the pricing to the end of a contractual relationship, necessitating constant performance evaluations and insights as well as related adjustments. This requires a strong analytical focus, internal communication and coordination, a commercial mindset and strong sense of ownership.
About You
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong relationship-building and communication skills across the asset value chain, is highly motivated to grow the asset business, and has a solid understanding of the EU power markets and renewable energy dynamics.
Key Qualifications:
- Solid understanding of end-to-end asset business trade processes
- Strong data handling and interpretation capabilities
- Master’s degree in economics, finance, physics, engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in power trading, asset management, or a similar domain
- Experience in pricing renewable portfolios
- Programming experience in VBA, Python, R, or similar languages is preferred
About Centrica Energy
Centrica Energy is a leading European energy trading and optimization business, playing a pivotal role in the continent’s energy transition. With one of the largest and most diverse energy portfolios in Europe, we are committed to enabling the integration of renewable energy into the grid and optimizing flexible assets. Our innovative trading strategies and strong market presence support the development of a sustainable, low-carbon energy system across Europe and the UK.
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Why should you apply?
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centricaenergy
If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.
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