Job Description
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 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 Responsibilities We are looking for a candidate with high potential to join our Credit and Governance team, whose responsibilities will include: Monitor 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. Additionally, the successful candidate will: 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 Experience Essential Minimum of 2-3 years' relevant experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Good decision-making capability. Strong attention to detail. Must be a team player. Proven ability to work on own initiative and deliver results to strict deadlines. Desirable An understanding of a trading operation is desirable but not essential. Qualifications Essential A third level qualification or equivalent work experience is essential. Location This 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 andempowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within the jurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, thefrequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review. Reporting to The successful candidate will report to the Credit & Governance Manager, ESB Trading. Why Work with Us? Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition tonet zero carbon future Progressive, hybrid working model Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining 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 €38,500 - €45,300 Closing Date 21st October 2024 Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.