Graduate Commodity Trading Analyst

Make Your Move to Centrica Energy Discover your full potential, accelerate your development and be part of making an impact at one of Europe’s largest energy trading companies with a Graduate Trading Analyst position. Centrica Energy is the trading arm of Centrica. We trade LNG, gas, power and energy attributes - and connect independent producers, suppliers and corporate off-takers in the wholesale energy markets. Centrica Energy's window out onto the international wholesale commodity markets. The teams here execute procurement and risk management strategies for Centrica’s retail arm, British Gas, run a stellar proprietary trading business (covering Gas, Power and Oil products) and Global Gas. We are also at the forefront of the decarbonization agenda, being Europe's largest manager and optimizer of renewable assets.In short we all ourselves Energy Movers By Nature. We’re a total of 850 colleagues from over 50 different nations, located in 8 different offices around the world. At our London office, where this programme is allocated, you’ll be joining our international office with over 200 dedicated energy specialists. Centrica Energy is an entrepreneurial and innovative business which is heavily dependent on quality analytics in an ever increasing digitalised and fast paced trading landscape to support commercial decision-making and risk management. Centrica Energy has developed a successful asset-backed trading business model where we apply algorithmic trading, automation and cutting-edge analytics to our growing cross commodity portfolio. What you’ll be doing: As a Graduate Commodity Trading Analyst, you’ll do three eight-month placements over two years, learning how to approach a variety of business problems by working alongside experienced analysts. Each placement has its own unique set of challenges and provides you with a steep learning curve. You may also have the chance to spend a placement in London. You’ll work across a wide range of teams and functions, potentially including trading and optimisation, Global Gas, origination, finance, risk and more. Throughout, you’ll be supporting key commercial decisions relating to both commodity contracts and trading strategies. We’ll expect you to deliver real business results from your first placement onwards. To enable this, we are committed to supporting your on-the-job learning with formal behavioural and technical training and a structured performance management process. We have a few must-haves: We are looking for graduates who can use high-calibre analysis to influence key commercial business decisions. You must have: Working towards or recently obtained minimum degree award of 9 in highly numerical subject such as Applied Economics, Computer Science, Engineering (e.g. Chemical, Mechanical, etc), Mathematics, Physics or similar Understanding of and preferably experience in programming e.g. Python, Matlab, C, Java Ability to work with models, make and test hypotheses and turn data into insightful information Strong interest in the practical application of analytical techniques High level of commercial awareness - focus on making money for the business Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Flexibility to undertake a placement in our London office Anticipated start dates for the programme are likely to be September/October 2024. Ready to Make Your Move and apply? If you are passionate about discovering your potential and changing how we create a more sustainable future, then we would love to hear from you. We will be continuously reviewing applications, early submission is strongly recommended. We're a People Place We’re hundreds of enthusiastic, experienced & skilled energy movers from all over the world who are among the most talented in the business and truly engaged colleagues. We have 4 People Promises, which are our pledge to all of our colleagues. It’s the minimum of what you can always expect when working with us. People Promise #1 We’re a people place. We are devoted to doing great work together and are cultivating wellbeing and flexibility. People Promise #2 You’ll ignite your potential. We are committed to career development and equal opportunities. People Promise #3 You’ll get your share of our success. We offer attractive Benefits and Rewards. People Promise #4 You’ll make an impact that will truly change tomorrow And it’s not just something we say. We're 1 of only 7 employers to be accredited as Carer Confident Ambassadors and consistently hit The Times' Top 50 Employer list for Gender Equality. Make Your Move today to change tomorrow. Apply now. #LI-CET #MakeYourMove #MoreThanACareer PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button. Applications will ONLY be accepted via the ‘Apply’ button. This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required. As an international energy, services and solutions company, our focus is on satisfying the changing needs and demands of our customers in an evolving energy market. We have a wide range of roles across the business - if you’re passionate about driving change, making our customer's lives and experiences better, then we may have a role for you. Our Values are our core, we live and breathe them every day – they are the Heart of Centrica We developed our Values through conversations with our colleagues across the Centrica family - Care, Delivery, Collaboration, Agility and Courage is what it means to be Centrica. By living our values every day, we will be better able to fulfil our purpose and satisfy the changing needs of our customers. Every great brand stands for something here at Centrica, we exist to make our customers lives better today as well as build a better tomorrow. To achieve this, we ensure we are ready to be at our best, ready to shape the future, and ready to be ourselves and belong. Our people are who they are and the best person for the job is that person. Our diversity groups are great at helping us increase awareness and understanding of how to continue to develop an inclusive environment for all, as well as connecting those with common interests, common passions and a sense of belonging. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We want our people to feel like they can be who they want to be at work, and we work hard to provide them with the respect and flexibility to do so, to allow them to strive in their careers by bringing their whole self to work. We want our people to reflect the societies in which we work and the customers we serve. Employing such a diverse range of talent helps us to think and act differently and support our customers in the best ways possible. Key focus areas - gender, ethnicity, disability and mental health, LGBT . Through a range of initiatives and strategies we work hard to ensure Centrica group is inclusive for everyone.