Trading Analyst
Permanent
Selby/London/hybrid (3 days per week in the office)

Tuesday 20th May 2025

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

As part of the Trading and Optimisation team, the Trading Analyst will;

Provide robust fundamental analysis, engage in trading strategies, develop and maintain models, review past analysis, own pricing tools and trading-decision models such as European Pricing models, option pricing and simulation models.
Provide market and competitor intelligence and be spotting areas to add value.
Be a key member of the team to support and direct the traders towards value, enabling them to make quick and informed decisions.

Who we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have…

- Degree level education in a subject along the lines of science, maths, economics or engineering
- A working knowledge of UK power markets and experience and understanding of power generation units
- Solid experience with statistical and fundamental modelling using IT techniques such as; SQL, Python, Excel, Business Intelligence tools (Power BI); and be able to apply a pragmatic approach to large data structures.
- A good understanding of the methods underlying linear and mixed integer programming with experience of building models and solving them with commercial optimisers would be beneficial.

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private Healthcare with Vitality
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personal accident cover
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply:

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