Overview

Ready to tackle the most complex challenges in energy trading? Mesh-AI is a dynamic, fast-growing consultancy where you'll work alongside brilliant minds to solve the hardest data and AI problems facing the world's largest energy trading companies. As a Senior Energy Trading Consultant, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how global energy markets operate - architecting next-generation trading solutions that process billions in daily transactions and shape the future of energy.

This isn't your typical consulting role. You'll have the autonomy and agility of a smaller company while working on enterprise-scale challenges that would typically require armies of consultants. Every engagement is high-stakes, every solution is cutting-edge, and every client interaction shapes the direction of entire trading operations. You'll go from whiteboard sessions with CTOs in the morning to hands-on solution design in the afternoon - all while building the consulting practice that will define the industry's next chapter.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Strategic Leadership

• Lead client workshops to define and refine complex trading solution requirements across multiple energy commodities (power, gas, oil, renewables)
• Partner with senior client stakeholders (CTOs, Heads of Trading, Risk Directors) to understand business objectives and translate them into actionable solution roadmaps
• Develop compelling business cases that demonstrate ROI and value creation for trading solution investments
• Act as the primary client relationship owner for strategic engagements, maintaining executive-level relationships throughout project lifecycles
• Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder alignment between Trading, Risk, Operations, IT, and Regulatory teams
• Drive thought leadership discussions on industry trends, market structure evolution, and technology adoption strategies

Solution Design & Requirements Management

• Lead requirements gathering for Front, Middle and Back Office use cases and shaping Mesh-AI's approach to building bespoke solutions to solve these challenges
• Design end-to-end solution architectures that address complex trading workflows, risk management, and regulatory requirements
• Navigate the nuances of physical and financial energy trading flows, including basis trading, portfolio optimization, and asset-backed trading strategies
• Define functional specifications for real-time market data integration, position management, P&L calculation, and risk reporting systems
• Establish clear success criteria and KPIs for solution delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives

Complex Delivery Management

• Lead agile delivery of multi-workstream programs involving trading systems, data platforms, and analytics solutions
• Coach and coordinate cross-functional agile teams including data engineers, software developers, quantitative analysts, and business stakeholders
• Establish agile governance frameworks including sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement processes
• Drive rapid prototyping and iterative delivery approaches that enable early value realization and stakeholder feedback
• Facilitate agile ceremonies at scale including PI planning, release planning, and cross-team coordination events
• Ensure regulatory compliance considerations (EMIR, MiFID II, REMIT) are integrated into agile delivery practices and sprint outcomes

Required Experience & Expertise:

Energy Trading Domain Knowledge

• Energy or Commodity Trading: 5+ years of experience in energy or commodity trading environments with deep understanding of multiple commodities: power, gas, oil, and/or renewable energy
• Trading Systems: Hands-on experience with ETRM platforms (Endur, Allegro, Brady, Eka, etc.) and trading system architectures
• Risk Management: Understanding of energy trading risks including market, credit, operational, and regulatory risks
• Physical and Financial: Experience with both physical commodity flows and financial derivative instruments

Consulting & Client Management

• Consulting Background: Ideally 5+ years in management consulting, preferably with Big 4, tier-1 strategy firms, or specialist energy consulting practices
• Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of managing C-level and senior executive relationships in complex, high-stakes environments
• Business Case Development: Demonstrated ability to build compelling financial and strategic business cases for technology investments
• Workshop Facilitation: Expert-level facilitation skills for requirements workshops, design sessions, and stakeholder alignment meetings
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to board-level audiences

Agile Delivery & Program Management

• Agile Leadership: Experience leading large-scale agile transformations and complex multi-team delivery programs (>£5M value)
• Cross-functional Leadership: Ability to lead diverse agile teams including business users, technologists, and external vendors without direct authority
• Change Management: Experience driving organizational change and user adoption using agile change management principles
• Vendor Management: Track record of managing agile delivery partnerships with technology vendors and system integrators

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in quantitative analysis or derivatives pricing
• Previous experience at energy trading companies, utilities, or investment banks
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in trading (AI/ML, cloud platforms)

Why Mesh-AI

• Fast-growing start-up organisation with huge opportunity for career growth
• Highly competitive salary package along with company bonus
• A hugely collaborative working environment where every person’s viewpoint is considered - a chance to make your mark on the business from day one!
• Financially backed business meaning security and support for new initiatives and global market expansion
• Pick your own Gear! Macbooks, PCs, Accessories!
• Drive your development with a personal learning budget

Want to know more? Get in touch with careers@mesh-ai.com. Otherwise apply here.