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Head of Energy Trading Regulation

Octopus Energy· Policy & Regulation / Octopus Energy UK
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Hybrid (London (GB))Full-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior regulatory lead focusing on energy trading regulation across UK and European markets. Engages with trading, markets, and regulation to translate regulatory complexity into actionable guidance for wholesale activities, from real-time trading to long-term strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Own regulatory interpretation and compliance across electricity (day-ahead, intraday, balancing, forwards), natural gas (spot, prompt, forwards), and environmental products (ROCs, REGOs, Guarantees of Origin, ETS compliance).
  • Translate regulatory frameworks into practical guidance on physical and financial hedging strategies, and complex products (tolling agreements, PPAs, structured instruments) across GB, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
  • Embed REMIT, EMIR, and MiFID II into trading strategy and processes from inception, ensuring teams maintain regulatory clarity as markets evolve.
  • Evaluate and advise on regulatory treatment of emerging strategies, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), demand-side flexibility portfolios, and renewable generation optimisation.
  • Track and interpret regulatory developments across power markets, gas markets, carbon/environmental regimes, and flexibility participation rules.
  • Develop practical, accessible training to keep teams current on evolving regulatory obligations and market impacts.
  • Build and maintain relationships with regulators (Ofgem, ACER, the FCA), industry bodies, and peers; anticipate regulatory change to keep guidance current.
  • Lead cross-functional planning and implementation of upcoming market related regulatory reforms and rule changes.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in energy wholesale market regulations (UK and/or Continental Europe).
  • Deep understanding of power and gas market design, trading structures, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with REMIT, EMIR, and MiFID II compliance and application.
  • Exposure to environmental markets, certificates, or carbon trading.
  • Experience supporting trading operations or market-facing commercial teams.
  • Familiarity with BESS, demand flexibility, or optimisation strategies is valuable.
  • Experience translating complex market regulations to non-specialist audiences.

Skills

Required:Regulatory interpretation and complianceMarket design knowledge (power and gas)Stakeholder managementCommunication

Benefits

  • Salary is discussed on request with recruiters; flexible with compensation to match experience.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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