TRADE CONTROL ANALYST

Job title: Trade Control Analyst
Location: London, UK
Job reference #: 32781
Contract type: Permanent
Language requirements: Fluent level of English

At Eni, we are looking for a Trade Control Analyst within Eni Trade & Biofuels (ETB) in London, UK. 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).

About 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:

• 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 unauthorised trade checks, escalating breaches in accordance with defined governance.
• Execute daily market conformity controls on 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).
• Support automation efforts by driving increased use of systems within the Trade Control team, eliminating manual spreadsheets, and ensuring relevant controls are implemented directly in the trade capture systems.
• Provide appropriate support to the Front Office for the approval of new products or non-standard initiatives.
• 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.

Skills and experience required:

• University degree in a numeracy-oriented discipline (e.g., Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Risk Management).
• Experience within a Product Control, Market Risk, Middle Office or Risk Management environment in a commodity or financial trading organisation. Knowledge of Gas, Power, Emissions and LNG would be an advantage.
• 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.
• 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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