Head of Trading & Portfolio Management

A growing Irish energy company is seeking a Head of Trading & Portfolio Management to establish and lead a new trading function. This role will manage power and gas portfolios, drive trading performance, oversee risk management, and support the company’s growth strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead the Dublin Trading Team, managing all trading operations

• Manage demand portfolios via forwards/CfDs, PPAs, OTC, and exchange-traded instruments to minimise imbalance and portfolio risk

• Develop and implement hedging strategies (including VaR or similar methodologies) 

• Oversee the development of ETRM and Portfolio Management systems

• Devise and maintain optimal procurement and trading strategies for electricity and gas within the I-SEM

• Collaborate with the commercial team on pricing strategies and new product development

• Ensure full compliance with REMIT, EMIR, and other relevant trading regulations

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of I-SEM and All-Island gas markets, with familiarity across wider European energy markets

• Proven experience in portfolio management within a power or gas supply business

• Expertise in hedging strategy design, market analysis, and risk management tools

• Experience developing trading capabilities and responding to market or policy changes

• Leadership experience managing teams

• In-depth understanding of energy market instruments (IBP/NIBP/NBP/EU gas, ISEM/GB/EU power, coal, emissions).

• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks including REMIT, EMIR, and the Trading & Settlement Code

• Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, and strategic mindset