ABOUT COBBLESTONE

Cobblestone Energy is an independent trading firm. Founded in 2016, we are part of the next generation of companies defining the future of global commodity trading. Although we have experienced very strong growth so far, we are still near the start of our journey. We have ambitions to go a lot further.

Energy in one form or another is fundamental to almost all the world's economic activities. By understanding the demand, supply, and logistics of these commodities, we can better understand the world.

We specialise in the proprietary trading of the short-term wholesale electricity markets across Europe. We make use of advanced data analytics and extensive research to drive profitable decision making, trading enough electricity every day to power a small country and growing every day. Technology and risk management form the backbone of our business.

Over the years we have grown organically. In light of our further ambitions to become the best in all markets we enter, we would like to welcome a Chief Operating Officer into our management team based in Dubai, UAE. We are looking for someone with potentially 5- 10 years experience in Management Consulting at a leading firm. They will already be on a successful career path and looking to take the next step with increased responsibility and be a part of our growth story.

Overview of the Chief Operating Officer role at Cobblestone Energy

As a Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will be in charge of day-to-day administration and operations of the business reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As COO, you will support smooth running of operations, spearhead new initiatives and complement the present leaderships’ skills to ensure we successfully execute the strategic vision for the company.

This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in the growth of a major player in the European Electricity Markets. We are looking for someone who would be committed to the long-term success of the business. We operate in the European Energy markets, recruit from across the globe and our commercial trading operations are moving to Dubai, UAE - once this quarantine period is over. This role will be recruited and on-boarded remotely. Work shall be done from your home country until it is possible to do a relocation. Cobblestone Energy shall handle all visa and paperwork issues on your behalf.

YOU

To thrive in this role, you will be an innovative operational leader with a passion to work in and help promote a high-performance environment. You will have a proven and exceptional track record of achievement. You will bring an entrepreneurial thirst for results and be part of a high performing, dynamic team working together to achieve ambitious goals. Furthermore, you will be a focused self-improver who is both driven and innovative and has the gravitas to encourage others to excel.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to make a strong contribution to the next phase of growth of a leading commodities trading house. The role offers a healthy challenge and continued development for those already on a successful career path.

You will need to be driven by our values to the core and live them every day:

1. Lifelong learning with continuous reflection
2. Independent thinking through a meritocracy of ideas
3. The team is more important than the individual
4. Being the best in any market we enter
5. Hiring and keeping only the most effective people

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Establish and manage efficient business systems and processes.
• Execute strategies developed by management team.
• Oversee talent management & other supporting functions alongside HR manager.
  • Hiring and recruiting across all levels.
  • Training and development of all staff.
  • Performance management systems.
  • Organisation culture & employee wellbeing.
• Develop and manage the company’s organisation structures, roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures.
• Establishing policies that promote company culture and vision.
• Designing and implementing business operations.
• Supporting company/CEO vision and mission – oversee and spearhead special projects – Support CEO to research and execute other special projects that support company mission and vision – projects may include new social or environmental impact initiatives, projects to diversify company investments, etc.
• Establish financial procedures and internal controls.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Management consulting experience /background is desirable, though not compulsory
• 4-8 years of experience from leading companies, preferably including at least 1-3 years in a leadership role within the business
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual problem-solving skills combined with outstanding business acumen
• People focused with strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in working in high performance environment.
• Independent thinker with a growth mindset.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Outstanding records of academic and managerial or professional achievement

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM COBBLESTONE:

• A performance-driven and nurturing culture characterised by transparency, meritocracy and collaboration that produces outsized and sustainable results.
• An opportunity to work with a brilliant and ambitious fast-growing team, en-route to becoming one of the largest intraday power traders in Europe. Once Europe is conquered, we are going global.
• A challenge to spearhead the building of an incredible and resourceful team of Traders, Analysts, and software engineers.
• A high-trust and high-autonomy environment.
• Attractive total compensation package including significant bonus opportunity and benefits. 0 % Income Tax environment.
• We shall handle all visa, paperwork and relocation issues involved with you travelling from your home country.