Senior Commercial and Trading Lead

Senior Commercial and Trading LeadAbout US (S&EM):ENGIE Supply and Energy Management (S&EM) provides energy supply solutions and risk management services to support its clients through their decarbonization journey, while optimizing ENGIE's assets and contributing to value creation. ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services with a leading energy management business, piloted by its entity "Supply and Energy Management" who built its savoir-faire managing the Group's large and diverse asset portfolio over 20+ years.8,000 employees around the world develop our solutions, through +20 international business platforms. We cover the full energy mix: renewable and thermal power, natural gas & LNG, biomass, environmental products. Our experts provide tailormade solutions based on a wide range of savoir-faire in energy management with a strong focus on decarbonation and decentralization.Our 190,000 BtoB clients span the entire value chain: producers, asset developers, financial players, utilities, distributors and industrials. In the BtoC S&EM provides +22Million customers with energy and energy solutions. Our global reach and strong local presence enable us to offer these diverse clients tailor-made services and respond to rapid changes in mature or emerging markets alike.Our 4 expertises:• Asset management• Energy transition services• Energy supply to BtoB and BtoC clients & global commodities• Risk management & market access At S&EM we encourage breakthrough results, team spirit, curiosity and innovation while preserving the right work/life balance for you. Context:Within ENGIE South Africa, the S&EM business is in full development. The South African branch of S&EM aims to meet the energy needs of private offtakers across Southern Africa, by providing them with energy and also supporting them in their optimization actions and transition towards a decarbonized production. As the Senior Commercial and Trading Lead, you play a key role in developing the commercial and trading strategies.Alongside the Managing Director of S&EM your first mission consists in setting up the framework and the commercial outreach to convert the Renewable upstream pipeline of ENGIE into commercial offers. Secondly, you will lead the preparation of S&EM to take part in the upcoming SAWEM launch and to participate in the Southern African Power Pool.Role:Develop the overall commercial strategy for S&EM in South Africa to reach the decarbonization targets of the customer in strong collaboration with the business development teamsYou'll be the account manager of our key accounts, by leading the customer engagement, lead the contract negotiations up to closure.Develop the trading strategies for ENGIE in the SAWEM and SAPP markets, engage with regulators and shareholders.Contribute to the setup of the processes, models and proper framework for the pricing and risk management of the commercial offers.Interact with your peers to translate the commercial strategy into medium term planning and guarantee a cross functional implementation.Skills:You have a degree in business, finance, economics or a related field.At least 5 years' experience in commercial roles, preferably in energy trading or renewable energy.Strong background in finance, trading, and customer-focused industries.Experience in structuring complex financial transactions and external stakeholder management.Skills in financial modelling, energy trading, and project finance.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.Languages:Fluency in English, (French or South African languages is a plus)Travels:Location : Bryanston - Johannesburg office (with punctual travel to Capetown) If you meet these requirements, then you are the talent we are looking for. Do not waste time Apply by attaching your updated CV, regardless your gender. ENGIE Supply and Energy Management is committed to create a gender-neutral environment that unlocks the potential of everyone and provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, please let your recruiter know if you need reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the recruitment process, they will be happy to assist you. About ENGIE:Our group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Our purpose ("raison d'être") is to act to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions, reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet. We rely on our key businesses (gas, power, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. With our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are a community of Imaginative Builders, committed every day to more harmonious progress.Business Unit: GBU Renewables & Flexible Power Division: R&B AMEA - South Africa Legal Entity: ENGIE Southern Africa (Prioprietary) Limited Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience