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Contracts Negotiator

 
Vacancy Number:  26885
Category:  Trading
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description  

 

Within the ESB Group, ESB Trading is a leading Irish wholesale energy trading business, active in both the Irish and GB energy markets as well as European commodities markets delivering delivers essential asset optimisation services, risk management and wholesale market access solutions.

 

We are currently seeking to recruit a Contracts Negotiator. The Contracts Negotiator reports into the Contracts Manager. The Forward Trading Team consists of the Forward Trading Desk Head, 4 traders, Contracts Manager and Contracts Negotiator. The desk is actively involved in wholesale energy trading in the UK, European and Irish markets. The primary function of the team is the hedging of the gross margin for ESBs thermal and renewable fleet of generation in line with current trading and risk policy and the procurement of physical fuel supply. In addition, the team will also conduct the day-to-day trading requirements of ESB Trading in line with its trading strategy. This will include execution of asset optimisation strategies, fuel procurement policies and power hedging activities.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Managing and negotiating a range of energy contracts which will include gas, power, coal, carbon and HFO
  • Self-starter who is capable of leading negotiations and representing ESB Trading’s position in a commercially sensitive environment.
  • Develop knowledge of industry standard master agreements (i.e. EFET and ISDA) Responsible for ensuring timely delivery of suitable fuels to ESB generation fleet
  • Responsibility for developing a diverse suite of counterparties with diverse sources of coal from different locations
  • Managing the logistics of the shipment including nominating vessels, load port and discharge port laycans
  • Negotiating the fuel contracts both spot and term contracts including regulatory and safety requirements.
  • Negotiate CIF and FOB contracts including freight
  • Develop oil purchasing capability, and expertise in within other ESG ubject matters in to keep abreast of the current developments 

 

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

 

  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
  • Third level qualification with a strong quantitative/financial/economics base or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Experience is using Excel and Microsoft suite
  • Experience in contract negotiations and contract drafting
  • Understanding the role of ESG in energy trading
  • High level understanding of the I-SEM market

 

Desirable

 

  • Experience in front line trading/operations

 

 

Location

 

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, Dublin.

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least two days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

 

 

Reporting To

 

The successful candidate will report to the Contracts Manager, ESB Trading.

 

 

Why Work with Us?

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  • Progressive, hybrid working model
  • Career development through mentoring and training 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Sports and Social Clubs
  • Networking opportunities
  • Credit Union
  • Generous Pension
  • Access to staff well-being programmes
  • Generous parental leave entitlements
  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

 

 

Salary

€57,950 to €68,150 per annum

 


Closing Date

27th June 2025

 

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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