Job Description
ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.Position DescriptionESB Trading delivers essential asset optimisation services, risk management and wholesale market access to ESB Group and to its third-party customers. The Credit and Governance team, part of the Middle Office, independently assesses and reports on credit exposures and delivers an independent governance function to the Trading business. This role will provide an excellent opportunity to assess, understand and measure the credit and operational risks inherent in ESB Trading’s activities across power and commodity markets.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor all trading activities to ensure compliance with ESB Trading approved authority limits.Support the quarterly governance signoff from the senior management team as to the adequacy of the controls operating within ESB Trading.Support any audits and control reviews.Support the process for identifying, measuring and managing operational risks in ESB Trading by ensuring that all incident reports are completed, representative and that all related actions are tracked for completion.Manage the access review process to trading systems and share drives across ESB Trading.Ensure counterparty trading mandates are in place with all relevant counterparties.Develop policies for ESB Trading and monitor compliance with same.Pro-actively seek to further enhance the control environment within ESB Trading.Support governance reporting to the Senior Management Team and Risk Management Committee.Work closely with other teams to support the overall objectives of ESB Trading.Act as a liaison with both internal and external stakeholders.Play an active role in shaping ESB Trading’s activities through provision of insight and constructive challenge.Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceMinimum of 2-3 years' relevant experience.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Strong attention to detail.Must be a team player.Proven ability to work on own initiative and deliver results to strict deadlines.An understanding of a trading operation is desirable but not essential.QualificationsA third level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.LocationThis position is based in ESB Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin.ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working. The successful candidate may combine remote/smart working within the jurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review.Reporting toThe successful candidate will report to the Credit & Governance 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.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.Closing Date21st October 2024Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ieIf 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr