Military & Athlete 2026 Talent Placement - Commercial Operations Settlements Analyst

Job Description

Join us, be part of more.

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that’s energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently – we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it.

About your team:

At Centrica Energy, our mission is to move it.

We’re energy movers by nature. We’re a global renewable energy trading company which helps move energy from source to use – powering businesses, homes, and societies as they transition to a new sustainable energy future. If the idea of working to create a sustainable energy future also moves you, we may very well be the right place for you.

Military & Athlete 2026 Talent Placement - Commercial Operations & Settlements Analyst (June 2026 Intake).

Location: This is a London (close to Marble Arch) based role; you are expected to work 3 days p/w from the office.

12-month Fixed term contract.

A programme designed to help you thrive during career transition.

We’re delighted to open applications for our 2026–2027 Talent Placement Programme.

This programme is designed to support you as you transition into a new career. Whether you are leaving the Armed Forces or finishing an elite sporting career, we welcome the experience, discipline and resilience you bring.

You’ll gain hands on experience in a FTSE100 organisation, receive tailored support, and join a community that values who you are and what you can offer.

About Centrica Energy.

Centrica Energy (CE) is the trading arm of Centrica. We trade gas, power, LNG and provide the route to market for our upstream and power generation operations.

What you’ll do:

Join our Commercial Operations & Settlements team and play a key part in managing the full trade lifecycle — from trade execution and capture, through to invoicing, settlement and cash confirmation. You’ll help support real-time trading activity, ensure accurate P&L reporting, and contribute to a strong control environment as we continue to grow.

This placement offers broad exposure across the commercial side of the business. You’ll work closely with colleagues in Front Office, Risk, Finance and wider Operations, supporting activities across both standard and complex products. This includes trade capture, lifecycle management, static data, invoicing, settlements and cash processes.

It’s a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem solving, ownership and continuous improvement. During the placement, we’ll help you quickly build knowledge of the trade lifecycle and settlement processes.

During your placement you will:

Trade Capture & Lifecycle

• Capture, validate and maintain trades accurately and on time

• Resolve lifecycle issues and provide intraday support to Front Office

• Support onboarding of new products, structured deals and counterparties

• Maintain accurate static data in line with Group policies

Invoicing & Settlements

• Deliver timely, accurate invoicing and settlement across physical OTC trades, swaps and options

• Validate invoices and payments against contractual terms

• Process netting statements and ensure funds move on time

• Support accurate cash forecasting for Group Treasury

Controls & Continuous Improvement

• Operate within a strong control framework and meet internal policy requirements

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and introduce automation

• Help build a scalable, efficient operational platform

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Front Office, Risk, Finance, Legal and Operations

• Communicate clearly, take ownership of issues and support new business initiatives

What we’re looking for: we’re looking for potential, not perfection. You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply:

Key Skills & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant analytical field (e.g. finance, economics, business, maths or engineering)

• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced trading environment

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Proactive problem solver with clear, confident communication skills

• Comfortable owning BAU and project work to tight deadlines

• Experience with controls, static data or KYC

• Analytical mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

Experience with high-volume, automated, process driven environments, together with an understanding of accruals, invoicing and settlement processes, and the ability to quickly learn Energy Trading and Risk Management systems (e.g. Endur) and ERP/banking systems (SAP), is highly desirable. Experience in physical or financial energy markets is also beneficial but not essential for this placement.

You’ll also have a dedicated business mentor, opportunities to meet senior leaders, and plenty of support to settle into your role.

Who the programme is for:

This placement is open to:

• Military Service Leavers (leaving the Forces or within the 2year CTP window at application)

• Elite Athletes (international competition experience and/or professional UK sports experience within the last two years)

We recognise excellence:

We want you to feel included, supported and able to succeed. You’ll receive:

• £50,000 salary for the 12month placement

• Real project experience in a FTSE100 organisation

• A dedicated mentor to help you build commercial skills

• Flexible working and travel to office locations only when collaboration is needed

• Access to our Employee Networks

• A Buddy from our ExForces or Athlete communities

• For Service Leavers: the chance to begin the placement during your final four weeks of resettlement

How to apply for your preferred role

Please upload one document (Word or PDF) that includes:

1. Personal Statement (max 750 words)

Tell us:

• Which placement role you’re applying for

• How your skills, experience and personal qualities align to the role

2. CV (max 2 pages)

Highlight your:

• Transferable skills & key achievements

• Qualifications

• Military or athletic experience

Key dates:

• Application deadline: Midnight, Monday 6 April

• Assessment Centre: 30th April, Centrica HQ (Windsor)

• Start date: Tuesday 30th June 2026

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.

Not available in June?

We also offer placements in September 2026 and March 2027, the application process for September will open soon.

If this placement isn’t the right fit, you can explore more opportunities at www.lifeatcentrica.com #LI-DNI

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centricaenergy

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

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