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Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted division that partners with all parts of the firm to deliver banking, sales and trading and asset management capabilities to clients around the world. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and control to preserve and enhance the firm’s assets and its reputation. For every trade agreed, every new product launched or market entered, every transaction completed, it is Operations that develops the processes and controls that makes business flow.
We are looking for a professional and dynamic individual, preferably with a background in commodities and energy. The ideal candidate would have a keen eye for detail, with a key focus on becoming familiar with internal controls and processes used to manage the delivery risk, whilst able to multitask, work well under pressure and complete tasks before deadlines.
Power Logistics are responsible for managing all aspects of physical deliveries of Power for the Japanese Power business. The team partners very closely with the Trading business to assist them in managing any risks which arise from our physical power trading. Additionally, the team partners with Sales, Legal, Technology and other internal stakeholders to on-board new physical transactions, markets and products.
Job Responsibilities
- Managing all physical power deliveries via internal systems, external vendors and external platforms
- Specifically, bidding at JEPX and submission of scheduling plans to OCCTO
- Be our primary contact with various external counterparties
- Ensuring we meet regulatory reporting requirements set by METI
- Ensuring regulatory changes are managed to ensure continued market participation
- Partner with Technology to further increase automation and enhance systems and processes
Preferred Qualification
- Ideal candidate will have experience operating in the Japanese Power market
- Business to native level in both written and spoken Japanese to cover the Japan power market. This requires operational support and interfacing with Japanese institutions (METI, JEPX, OCCTO) as well as Japanese counterparties in the trade process
- Drive and Motivation - can handle multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance or workflow processes, works intensely towards challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks
- Risk Management – possess a strong risk mindset
- Communication Skills - Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and shares information/new ideas with others
- Client focus – client centric mindset, desire to build trusted and long-term relationships with clients
- Teamwork - Strong team player, collaborates with others within and across teams, encourages other team members to participate and acknowledges the contributions of others
- Judgment and Problem solving - Thinks ahead, anticipates questions, finds alternative solutions, and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues
- Influencing Outcomes - Presents sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Takes a position on issues and influences others' opinions and presents persuasive recommendations
- Business and Regulatory focus – to be able to build meet jurisdictional regulatory, and product specific requirements
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