Structured Solutions Sales Associate

CFP Energy (UK) Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

About us

Our mission is to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy by providing innovative financial solutions to our clients.

We are not just any energy and sustainability group; we're a dynamic, award-winning powerhouse! At the forefront of environmental innovation, we lead the charge in providing cutting-edge solutions for large-scale energy consumers. From guiding small business to corporate giants on their journey to achieve net zero emissions to expertly managing risks and supplying vital power and gas resources, we do it all. But wait, there's more! We're not content with just excelling in our current ventures - we thrive on pioneering new businesses and seizing energy investment opportunities.

Role

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Structured Sales Associate to join our growing Sales & Trading team at CFP Energy. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of financial markets and the energy sector, delivering innovative risk management and structured solutions to corporate, industrial, and institutional clients.

As a key contributor, you will drive the origination and execution of bespoke derivative transactions, develop strategic client relationships, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to structure tailored solutions that meet client needs. If you have a strong understanding of commodities markets, financial instruments, and a drive for problem-solving, this role provides a platform to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and evolving industry.

Key responsibilities:

• Origination & Sales: Build, develop and maintain relationships with corporate, industrial, and institutional clients in the energy and commodities sectors. Identify opportunities to originate and execute bespoke derivatives solutions, structured transactions, and risk management products.
• Structuring & Execution: Lead the structuring and negotiation of OTC derivative transactions, including swaps, options, forwards, accumulators and other customized products. Work closely with internal teams (e.g., trading, credit, legal) to ensure seamless execution and delivery.
• Market Intelligence: Provide clients with insights into market trends, regulatory developments, and price risks. Leverage expertise in commodity markets, including oil, gas, power, carbon, renewables, and agricultural products, to help clients with optimal hedging strategies.
• Solution Design: Collaborate with clients to understand their risk management needs and design tailored solutions to address commodity price exposures, liquidity requirements, and financing objectives.
• Risk Management: Work with trading and risk teams to ensure that client solutions are effectively managed and in line with internal risk policies and market conditions.
• Cross-Selling: Identify cross-selling opportunities across the company's product suite, including financing solutions, physical supply, and advisory services.
• Client Development: Drive new business development initiatives and expand the company’s footprint in the energy and commodities markets through active prospecting, networking, and participation in industry events.

Ideal Candidate:

• Good commodities knowledge within a front office environment, with a focus on energy and commodities sectors.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with origination and negotiation of structured derivative transactions. Experience with structuring would be a plus.
• Familiarity with European energy & environmental regulations and sustainability frameworks and experience in agri & soft and FX is crucial.
• Strong interest in environmental markets, sustainability, and climate change issues, with a specific focus on European markets.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends in the European market.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave in addition to Bank holidays.
• Discretionary commission/bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life and medical insurance, and eyecare scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Recruit and Reward scheme.
• Access to perk-box benefits package.

The CF Group is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity and respect, and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all employees/contractors and job applicants.