Vacancy Number:
28896
Category:
Trading
Job Type:
Full-time
Position Description
Within the ESB Group, ESB Trading is a leading Irish wholesale energy trading business, active in both the Irish and GB energy markets as well as European commodities markets delivering delivers essential asset optimisation services, risk management and wholesale market access solutions.
We are currently seeking to recruit a Contracts Negotiator. The Contracts Negotiator reports into the Contracts Manager. The Forward Trading Team consists of the Forward Trading Desk Head, 4 traders, Contracts Manager and Contracts Negotiator. The desk is actively involved in wholesale energy trading in the UK, European and Irish markets. The primary function of the team is the hedging of the gross margin for ESBs thermal and renewable fleet of generation in line with current trading and risk policy and the procurement of physical fuel supply. In addition, the team will also conduct the day-to-day trading requirements of ESB Trading in line with its trading strategy. This will include execution of asset optimisation strategies, fuel procurement policies and power hedging activities.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will cover the items below:
Managing and negotiating a range of energy contracts which will include gas, power, , carbon and HFO
Self-starter who is capable of leading negotiations and representing ESB Trading’s position in a commercially sensitive environment.
Develop knowledge of industry standard master agreements (i.e. EFET and ISDA) Responsible for ensuring timely delivery of suitable fuels to ESB generation fleet
Managing the logistics of the shipment including nominating vessels, load port and discharge port laycans
Negotiating the fuel contracts both spot and term contracts including regulatory and safety requirements.
Negotiate CIF and FOB contracts including freight
Develop oil purchasing capability, and expertise in within other ESG subject matters in to keep abreast of the current developments
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Third level qualification with a strong quantitative/financial/economics base or equivalent work experience is required.
Experience is using Excel and Microsoft suite
Experience in contract negotiations and contract drafting
Understanding the role of ESG in energy trading
High level understanding of the I-SEM market
Desirable
Experience in front line trading/operations
Location
This position will be based in ESB Head Office, Dublin.
Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week . All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.
Reporting To
The successful candidate will report to the Contracts Manager, ESB Trading.
General
It is not anticipated that a staff member still on probation will be eligible to apply for a promotional vacancy.
Typically, an individual must have completed their probation and should have at least two years’ experience in their current role before being eligible to apply for a promotion.
An application from a staff member who does not meet the above criteria must have the approval of both the senior line manager and the HRM within the BU before progressing to application.
Application and Selection Process
Applications must be submitted Online
(Closing date is strictly no later than 19th August 2026).
Applications must include your up-to-date CV stating current position, band and grade (where relevant) and qualifications.
Shortlisting will be based on one or a combination of the following:
Educational qualifications
Relevant experience
Information provided on application forms/CVs
Any appropriate tests/assessments
Applicants who are not shortlisted will be advised as soon as the final shortlist has been agreed.
Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:
Accountable and Ethical
Collaborative
Growing and Adaptive
Proactive
Respectful and Supportive
More information available on Our Behaviours SharePoint site
Final Selection
Candidates called to interview will be advised of the outcome of the Selection Process by email.
Notes:
External candidates may be considered for this position.
Psychometric assessment will be required to support the interview process.
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.
Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence,
[email protected].
About ESB
Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
