Senior Trade Back Office Specialist

Operate at the core of Eneco Energy Trade, ensuring full control over complex trading flows Own end-to-end processes and actively improve systems, data quality and compliance Work closely with traders, finance and external stakeholders in a high-impact, dynamic environment

As a Trade Back Office Specialist, you ensure that energy trading activities are processed accurately from start to finish. You manage the full lifecycle of trades, from contract setup to financial settlement, while maintaining control over data quality and compliance. You work closely with traders, finance and other internal stakeholders to make sure transactions are correctly reflected in the financial administration and that cash flows are monitored and reconciled. In your day-to-day work, you handle complex contracts, confirm trades, register costs and revenues, and monitor incoming and outgoing payments. At the same time, you keep a strong overview of processes and identify where improvements can be made. Because the environment is constantly changing, with increasing automation and new products, you play an active role in optimizing workflows and strengthening controls. In doing so, you help ensure that the back office remains reliable, efficient and future proof.

Ensuring complete, accurate and timely trade and financial administration; Managing and monitoring end-to-end operational processes; Identifying, analyzing and resolving discrepancies; Prioritizing daily work and handling ad hoc requests effectively; Managing expectations of stakeholders across trading, finance and beyond; Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Driving continuous improvement of processes, controls and systems; Safeguarding data quality, compliance and reporting standards.

You are structured, analytical and comfortable in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly. You take ownership of your work and understand the importance of accuracy and control in a trading environment. At the same time, you collaborate easily with others and communicate clearly with different stakeholders. You also bring: A bachelor’s or master’s degree (finance-related or strong financial component); At least 3 years of experience in a similar role; Experience within a corporate environment and/or energy trading; Affinity with large datasets and translating them into effective control processes; Knowledge of financial controls and compliance frameworks (e.g. JSOX); Strong communication skills in Dutch and English; Currently living in the Netherlands. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Motivation, learning ability and mindset matter just as much as experience.

You will join the Trade Back Office team within Eneco Energy Trade, consisting of around 8 professionals with different areas of expertise. The team works closely together and has a central role in the financial processing of trading activities. This means you interact frequently with traders, finance and other departments across Eneco. Everyone takes ownership of their domain, while also contributing to team-wide improvements and projects. The environment is dynamic and constantly evolving. No two days are the same, and you are continuously challenged to improve processes while maintaining high standards in quality and control.