A key Optimus client is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Strategic Initiatives Manager to join a dynamic team in the London office. This role offers the opportunity to be part of our strategic initiatives team, supporting the operational aspects of the commercial business.

Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support of strategic initiatives
• Expanding and onboarding  trading businesses into new markets and products
• Manage significant corporate projects
• Recommend and execute on new business implementation and market entry
• Manage new business and new asset implementation efforts
• Collaborate across all functional areas (Trading, Risk, P&L, Tax, Technology, Ops, Accounting)
• Establish operational risk and control processes for new business activities.
• Connect new initiatives with existing global processes

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in commercial business development, risk, trade support, or operations in the physical commodity trading industry.
• Expertise in one or more physical commodity products, preferrably Power, Natural Gas or Oil.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead meetings and initiatives independently.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Previous experience with ETRM systems preferred.
• Strong work ethic, commercial mindset, and integrity.

 

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