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Senior Back Office Analyst [Temporary 12 months]

 
Vacancy Number:  26534
Category:  Trading
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description

ESB Trading delivers essential asset optimisation services, risk management and wholesale market access to ESB Group and to its third party customers. 

 

ESB Trading is organised into a number of teams comprising Front, Middle (Risk Management) and Back Offices along with Finance, Modelling and Business Support. 

 

The Back Office function comprising of two teams (Commodity Operations and Complex Contracts) is responsible for:

  • Managing all ESB energy trading related payments and receivables circa €5bn per annum
  • Managing the associated external and internal communications and any exception resolution
  • Providing an independent confirmation, monitoring, validation and recording function for energy trading
  • Managing all ESB energy regulation trade reporting for EMIR and REMIT
  • Managing the development of settlement and reporting solutions for on-boarding new counterparties, product types and bespoke contracts.

 

We are currently looking for a highly motivated, dynamic senior back office analyst to work within a team of professionals responsible for the delivery of back office services to both the ESB Trading and Customer Solutions businesses.

 

Key Responsibilities

This is a senior role within the Back Office team and requires strong knowledge and understanding of end-to-end trading processes and systems, as well as the Irish and UK energy markets.

 

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the team manager and will be involved in a range of activities including:

  • Leading and management of on-boarding process for all new products, contracts and counterparties.
  • Driving process improvement initiatives for Back Office.
  • Confirmation and settlement for all trading activities.
  • Interpretation and implementation of trading regulation (new and changing) on behalf of Back Office.
  • Delivery of all financial regulation reporting for ESB Trading (EMIR, REMIT etc)

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

The successful candidate should possess the following:

  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
  • It is expected that the successful candidate will possess a recognised financial qualification either professional or 3rd level qualification or equivalent work experience.
  • Strong relevant experience (e.g. Energy, Settlements, Process Improvement)
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Be prepared to think creatively and seek innovative solutions
  • Be able to seek out new opportunities
  • Have strong analytical and reporting skills
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to respond to change within a fast changing business environment
  • Team player
  • Proven ability to work on own initiative and deliver results to strict deadlines
  • Strong technical and financial knowledge

 

Desirable

  • An understanding of energy markets including financial regulation reporting (EMIR, REMIT)
  • SAP experience

 

Location

This position will be based in Fitzwilliam 27, Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2.

 

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 at least two days per week (one anchor day and one other day). 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 Commodity Operations Manager, Back Office, 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 - €68,150

 

Closing Date

16th April 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.

Inclusion and Diversity 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.

Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and connection among our 9,000 employees. At ESB, we support you to be your best so that you can truly make a difference.
 

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