Trading Analyst

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employer in Belfast is seeking a Trading Analyst to join their Front Office Trading team. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, with a bonus scheme and numerous perks including hybrid working, career progression, and health care. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical capabilities and experience in energy markets, with responsibilities covering trade execution and optimisation across Irish markets. Interested individuals should contact Josh Craig for more information.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + 11 statutory days

Hybrid working

Clear career progression

Health care and sick pay

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with a strong numerical, analytical, or financial focus is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience within an energy-trading or busy front-office role.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, able to communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Execute and analyse trades across multiple commodities.
• Support portfolio optimisation and long-term trading strategies.
• Participate in daily trading operations required for Irish markets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in a numerical, analytical, or financial field

Tools

MS Office

Trading platforms

Risk management systems

Job description

Trading Analyst

One of Belfast's most respected firms and one of the NI Top 100 employers is building upon a sustained period of success as they are now seeking to hire a Trading Analyst to join their Front Office Trading team in Belfast.

This full-time permanent opportunity offers an exciting career path within a fast-paced and challenging trading environment, ideal for a driven individual with strong analytical capability and experience within energy markets.

This role reports directly to the Trading Operations Manager and plays a key role in the execution, optimisation, and daily operation of trading activities across the Irish markets.

What's on Offer:

• Salary up to £45,000 on offer DOE
• Bonus scheme (up to 10%)
• 25 days annual leave + 11 statutory days
• Hybrid working (3 days in-office p/week)
• Clear career progression
• Health care and sick pay
• Award-winning wellbeing programme and wellbeing fund

Role Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Executing and analysing trades across a range of commodities in multiple markets
• Supporting portfolio optimisation and long-term trading strategies
• Participating in daily trading operations required to operate effectively within Irish markets
• Managing high-value trades with a strong understanding of commodity fundamentals, including supply and demand, seasonality, and geopolitics
• Producing clear analysis, insights, and recommendations for senior management
• Working closely with internal stakeholders within the Front Office trading team to support business objectives

Criteria:

• Degree qualified with a strong numerical, analytical, or financial focus is preferred
• Demonstrable experience within an energy‑trading or busy front‑office role
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly to senior stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office, trading platforms, and risk management systems - Excel skills are important
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong commercial awareness
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

To speak in absolute confidence about this Trading Analyst job opportunity please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Josh Craig at MCS Group on 02896 935531

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