Head of Energy Trading Regulation

London Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role you will lead regulatory interpretation for electricity, gas, and environmental products, translating complex rules into practical guidance for trading and hedging. You’ll work with the Energy Markets team to ensure REMIT, EMIR and MiFID II are embedded in processes, while supporting cross-border activities across multiple European markets. You will anticipate regulatory changes, develop training, and build strong regulator relationships to keep the business compliant and competitive. This position sits at the heart of trading, markets and regulation, enabling smarter, compliant market engagement at scale.

Pay / Benefits

  • salary discussion on demand
  • autonomy
  • strong culture
  • employee benefits
  • top employer recognition

Responsibilities

  • Own interpretation and compliance across electricity, gas and environmental product markets.
  • Translate regulations into practical guidance for hedging strategies and complex contracts.
  • Embed REMIT, EMIR and MiFID II into trading strategy and processes.
  • Advise on regulatory treatment of emerging strategies including BESS and demand flexibility.
  • Monitor regulatory developments across power, gas, carbon, and flexibility rules.
  • Develop accessible training on evolving regulatory obligations and market impacts.
  • Build relationships with regulators and industry bodies to anticipate market changes.
  • Lead cross-functional planning for upcoming market-related regulatory reforms.

Key requirements

  • Strong background in energy wholesale market regulations (UK and/or Continental Europe).
  • Deep understanding of power and gas market design and regulatory frameworks.
  • Hands-on REMIT, EMIR, and MiFID II experience.
  • Exposure to environmental markets or carbon trading.
  • Experience supporting trading operations or market-facing teams.
  • Ability to translate complex regulations to non-specialists.
  • Comfortable working in real-time with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • commercially aware
  • clear and concise communication
  • ability to simplify complexity without losing regulatory substance
  • REMIT
  • EMIR
  • MiFID II

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