Application Guide

How to Apply for Product Associate, Energy & Commodities (Digital Assets)

at ICAP Energy AS

🏢 About ICAP Energy AS

ICAP Energy AS stands out as a forward-thinking broker at the intersection of traditional energy/commodities markets and emerging digital assets, driving sustainable markets through innovation. Their focus on embedding a strong risk-aware culture while developing holistic, market-leading solutions offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of energy and commodities trading infrastructure.

About This Role

This Product Associate role involves supporting the entire product lifecycle for digital asset solutions in energy and commodities, from initial concept through to delivery, while ensuring robust governance and risk management. You'll collaborate across diverse teams to develop integrated solutions that bridge traditional financial markets with blockchain technology, directly impacting how sustainable energy markets operate digitally.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning stand-ups with product and tech teams to track development progress, followed by reviewing governance documentation for upcoming digital asset features. Afternoons could include cross-functional meetings with compliance and trading desks to align on risk parameters, then analyzing market feedback on existing solutions to inform the next product iteration.

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🎯 Who ICAP Energy AS Is Looking For

  • Has 1-2 years of experience in a financial institution, preferably with exposure to trading, risk management, or product development processes
  • Demonstrates genuine interest in how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology can transform energy and commodities market infrastructure
  • Maintains composure and clear communication under pressure, particularly when navigating product governance and risk-related discussions
  • Proactively collaborates with cross-functional teams, building trust through transparent communication about product requirements and constraints

📝 Tips for Applying to ICAP Energy AS

1

Explicitly connect any financial institution experience to product lifecycle stages or governance processes you've supported, not just general finance tasks

2

Highlight specific examples where you've worked with cross-functional teams (tech, compliance, trading) to develop solutions, emphasizing communication and trust-building

3

Demonstrate your interest in crypto/blockchain by mentioning a specific application in energy/commodities (e.g., tokenization of carbon credits, smart contracts for energy trading)

4

Tailor your resume to show how you've operated in high-pressure environments while maintaining emotional control, using metrics or outcomes where possible

5

Research ICAP Energy's recent initiatives in digital assets and reference how your skills align with their specific approach to sustainable market innovation

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your understanding of product governance and risk management in financial products, especially as it relates to long-term sustainability', 'Specific examples of collaborating with diverse teams to develop holistic solutions, highlighting communication and trust-building skills', 'How your interest in blockchain technology aligns with transforming energy and commodities market infrastructure', "Why ICAP Energy's focus on sustainable markets with innovative brokering appeals to you personally and professionally"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → ICAP Energy's parent company (TP ICAP) and their strategic initiatives in digital assets and blockchain for wholesale markets
  • → Recent developments in energy/commodities digital asset products (e.g., tokenized carbon credits, renewable energy certificates on blockchain)
  • → The regulatory landscape for digital assets in UK financial markets, especially concerning energy and commodities
  • → ICAP Energy's specific brokering services and how they differentiate in sustainable energy markets

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you supported a product from concept to delivery in a regulated financial environment—what governance challenges did you face?
2 How would you approach embedding a risk-aware culture in a digital asset product for energy commodities?
3 What specific blockchain applications do you see as most promising for energy and commodities trading, and why?
4 Tell us about a high-pressure situation where you had to keep emotions under control while working with multiple stakeholders.
5 How do you build trust and ensure clear communication when collaborating with teams from different functional areas (e.g., tech, compliance, trading)?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Speaking generically about blockchain/crypto without connecting it to energy/commodities market infrastructure or sustainability
  • Focusing only on individual achievements without demonstrating collaboration with diverse teams
  • Downplaying the importance of governance and risk management in product development for regulated financial markets

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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