Trading Analyst

One of Belfast's most respected firms and one of the NI Top 100 employers is building upon a sustained period of success as they are now seeking to hire a Trading Analyst to join their Front Office Trading team in Belfast
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This full-time permanent opportunity offers an exciting career path within a fast-paced and challenging trading environment, ideal for a driven individual with strong analytical capability and experience within energy markets.

This role reports directly to the Trading Operations Manager and plays a key role in the execution, optimisation, and daily operation of trading activities across the Irish markets.

• Salary up to £45,000 on offer DOE
• Bonus scheme (up to 10%)
• 25 days annual leave + 11 statutory days
• Hybrid working (3 days in-office p/week)
• Clear career progression
• Health care and sick pay

• Executing and analysing trades across a range of commodities in multiple markets
• Supporting portfolio optimisation and long-term trading strategies
• Participating in daily trading operations required to operate effectively within Irish markets
• Managing high-value trades with a strong understanding of commodity fundamentals, including supply and demand, seasonality, and geopolitics
• Producing clear analysis, insights, and recommendations for senior management
• Working closely with internal stakeholders within the Front Office trading team to support business objectives

• Degree qualified with a strong numerical, analytical, or financial focus is preferred
• Demonstrable experience within an energy-trading or busy front-office role
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate findings clearly to senior stakeholders
• Proficiency in MS Office, trading platforms, and risk management systems - Excel skills are important
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong commercial awareness
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

To speak in absolute confidence about this Trading Analyst job opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Josh Craig at MCS Group on

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