International Training on Energy Trading & Risk Management (ETRM)
By ECAS Institute – Building Expertise in Global Energy Markets
Course Background
Objectives
What You Will Learn
Training Modules
Target Participants
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Course Background
The global energy landscape is rapidly evolving due to rising demand, diversified energy portfolios, and strict environmental regulations. ECAS Institute’s ETRM course equips professionals to navigate these challenges and thrive in the “new-energy” age.
Participants will gain practical insights into energy markets, commodity trading, deal lifecycle, risk management, master agreements, regulatory frameworks, and back office operations through simplified lectures, cheat sheets, quizzes, and podcasts with industry experts.
Course Objectives
Gain foundational knowledge of energy markets and traded commodities.Understand key concepts of commodity trading and contract types.Learn the life cycle of energy trading deals and organizational roles.Identify and manage energy market risks, particularly price risk.Understand principles and practices of Master Agreements.Navigate regulations like REMIT, MiFID II/MiFIR, EMIR, MAR/CSMAD.Learn the roles and tasks of Back Office operations.What You Will Learn
Development and structure of global energy markets: oil, gas, electricity, coal, carbon trading.Commodity trading concepts, contract types, and financial instruments.Energy trading deal lifecycle: front, middle, back office operations.Energy market risks: price, delivery, operational, credit, regulatory risks and management strategies.Principles of Master Agreements (EFET, ISDA) for deal standardization.Energy market regulations and compliance implications.Back Office operations: confirmation, settlement, reconciliation, and data integrity.Practical tools: cheat sheets, quizzes, podcasts with industry professionals.Training Modules
1. Energy Markets
Oil spot markets and gas/electricity liberalizationGas and power trading in EuropeCoal trading and EU ETSKey energy commodities and market participants2. Commodity Trading
Spot trading, futures, forwards, options, swapsContract types: physical vs financialCommodity-specific markets and mechanismsIntroduction to energy derivatives3. Life Cycle of a Deal
Trading organization structure (front, middle, back office)Roles of traders, risk managers, back officeDeal stages: origination, execution, settlementOperating principles and common issues4. Energy Market Risks
Types of risks: price, delivery, operational, credit, regulatoryPrice volatility and hedging strategiesRisk mitigation for non-price risksIntroduction to VaR and risk metrics5. Master Agreements
Purpose and benefits of trading under Master AgreementsCredit, netting, confirmation, settlement principlesExamples: EFET, ISDASimplifying deal arrangements6. Energy Market Regulation
Overview of regulatory contextREMIT, MiFID II/MiFIR, EMIR, MAR/CSMADCompliance requirements and operational impact7. Back Office Tasks
Confirmation, settlement, reconciliationKey Back Office responsibilitiesCommon processes: invoicing, paymentsEnsuring data accuracy and coordination with other functionsTarget Participants
Business Analysts and Consultants in ETRMFinancial Analysts in energy/commodity firmsJunior Traders and Trade Support StaffStudents pursuing careers in energy/commodity supply chainTeachers needing real-life industry examplesEnergy job candidates seeking interview preparationContact & Registration
Training manuals and reference materials are provided. Participants receive a certificate upon completion.
For tailored courses or inquiries, contact: info@ecasiafrica.org
Payment should be sent to our bank account before the start of training with proof sent to: info@ecasiafrica.org
