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Job title: Senior Trade Control Analyst
Location: London, UK
Job reference #: 33701
Contract type: Permanent
Language requirements: Fluent level of English
At Eni, we are looking for a Senior Trade Control Analyst to join Eni Trade &
Biofuels (ETB) in London. Working closely with the Front Office and other teams
within the Middle Office, you will be responsible for performing daily
transaction validation and control activities across energy commodities (Power,
Gas, LNG, Emissions and Oil Derivatives). The role is suited for an experienced
Trade Control professional able to operate autonomously across controls, systems
and regulatory topics, to own end-to-end deliverables and to act as a reference
point for more junior members of the team.
About Eni Trade & Biofuels (ETB)
ETB is the crude oil, refined oil products and biofuels trading and shipping
company of Eni. We are a diverse and dynamic team of around 300 professionals
distributed in three offices (Rome, London and Singapore) with the addition in
Houston of Eni Trading & Shipping Inc. (ETS Inc) which handles marketing of oils
and petroleum products for the US market. Our team is also involved in marketing
Eni’s oil equity productions, sourcing hydrocarbons and bio feedstocks, and
managing the output of our traditional and green refineries. ETB is at the
cutting edge of sustainability and innovation in the global energy market. As a
dynamic force within the Eni group, which is a leader in the energy transition,
at ETB we are rapidly establishing ourselves as a key player in the new energy
landscape, with a sharp focus on biofuels trading. Our work with bio feedstock
and bioproducts is central to our mission of shaping a sustainable future. When
you join ETB, you become part of Eni – a leading global energy company with over
32,000 employees in 61 countries. Eni is at the forefront of the energy
industry, specializing in exploration, production, transport, and marketing of
oil, natural gas and biofuels.
Main responsibilities:
• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned controls and periodic deliverables
ensuring completeness, adherence to validation standards and a complete audit
trail within agreed deadlines.
• Act as a senior point of escalation and subject-matter reference for the
Trade Control team across controls, systems and regulatory topics, deputizing
for the Trade Control Manager where required.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, review and coaching to junior analysts,
overseeing the quality, accuracy and timeliness of their control output and
supporting their technical development.
• Perform daily trade validation activities, ensuring that all physical and
financial energy transactions (with a focus on Gas, Power, Emissions, LNG and
Oil derivatives) are accurately, completely, and promptly booked in the ETRM
systems.
• Perform daily curve and price validation activities (spot/forward), ensuring
market data accuracy in line with company procedures.
• Support the end-of-day process for physical and financial transactions in the
relevant ETRM systems, ensuring the timely generation of Position and P&L
reporting.
• Carry out mandate and unauthorized trade checks, escalating breaches in
accordance with defined governance.
• Execute daily market conformity controls both physical and financial
transactions.
• Support the execution and documentation of SOX and internal controls,
including the collection of control evidence, identification of issues, and
follow-up on remediation.
• Monitor and manage key trade lifecycle events (e.g., futures expiry, option
exercise, deal amendments and cancellations), ensuring timely escalation and
correct system representation.
• Support exchange and clearing activities, including reconciliation with
clearing houses, broker fee validation, margin-related controls, and issue
resolution with clearers and brokers.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulations.
• Perform month-end and quarter-end control activities for physical and
financial energy transactions (Gas, Power, Emissions and LNG).
• Monitor procedural compliance with new financial regulations (EMIR,
Dodd‑Frank, REMIT and MiFID II) as part of first-level control activities,
including reporting and reconciliation.
• Lead automation and digitalization initiatives within the Trade Control team,
including the assessment of AI-based solutions.
• Actively contribute to systems enhancements and change initiatives,
coordinating testing, validation and go-live activities from a Trade Control
perspective.
• Provide the appropriate support to the Front Office for the approval of new
products or non-standard initiatives.
Skills and experience required:
• University degree in a numeracy-oriented discipline (e.g. Finance, Economics,
Financial Engineering, Risk Management).
• Significant experience within a Product Control, Market Risk, Middle Office
or Risk Management environment in a commodity or financial trading
organization. Knowledge of Gas, Power, Emissions and LNG is required.
• Knowledge of risk metrics and internal control systems applicable to physical
and financial transactions.
• Good knowledge of IT systems, tools and programming languages: Microsoft
Excel, VBA, Microsoft Power BI (a plus), SQL (a plus), Openlink Endur (a
plus) and Python (a plus).
• Understanding of control processes applicable in a trading or regulated
environment, including familiarity with market venues and system interfaces
between the exchange and the trading business.
• Solid understanding of control processes in a regulated trading environment,
with exposure to regulatory reporting (EMIR, REMIT, MiFID II, Dodd‑Frank) and
audit interactions.
• Strong control mindset, with the ability to identify issues, assess risks and
escalate appropriately within a structured governance framework.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and review the work of junior analysts and to
act as a technical reference point within a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to
work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective
internal and external relationships.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach, with experience working in an
international team environment.
• Fluent level of English (knowledge of French or Italian would be beneficial.
Why ETB?
• Impactful Work: Join a team that plays a crucial role in Eni’s Net Zero 2050
strategy, benefiting from Eni’s strong trading position and global
integration.
• Collaborative Culture: Experience a truly multicultural, supportive, and
dynamic work environment.
• Career Growth: Rapid learning opportunities with potential for movement
across teams and international roles.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with a comprehensive benefits
package that may include health, well-being, and flexible working options.
How to apply:
• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.
About Eni
Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000
employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated
energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the
energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through
the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its
customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development
of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable
energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are
only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the
company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a
technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could
generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.
Working at Eni
At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and
making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global
challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each
individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We
promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being,
welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering
plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is
assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be
contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you
can find the tools to make it happen.
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