Who We Are

Eaglecliff Recruitment was set up in 1985 with a simple ambition: To create a new Service Delivery model for IT Recruitment that focused on the needs of both Candidates and Hiring Managers alike.

The Brand continued to develop through technical specialisation and the introduction of sensible Pricing structures offered without the need for harsh negotiation.

Today the Company's focus is primarily within Energy Trading; key pillars revolve around Oil & Gas, LNG, Power and Freight Trading.

Long-term relationships are in place with many of the world's leading Energy companies where we supply specialist Technology individuals, bridging the gap between IT and Trading.

Technology focuses around ETRMs, especially Endur, and systematic trading platforms with skills including Python, C# and C++, stretching across the full software development lifecycle as well as data analytics, AI, Data Science and Architecture.

With a Renowned Contractor Database and effective headhunting processes in place, Eaglecliff has established itself as an industry expert, showcasing a diverse placement portfolio that is unique.

It is something we are immensely proud of.

Eaglecliff at the Energy Trading Week Europe, 2025
Eaglecliff at the Energy Trading Week Europe, 2025

Core Areas

Trading Systems and Technology

ETRM Migration and Implementations

One of our core specialisations is providing highly-talented individuals who have gained experience across Endur, Allegro, RightAngle, Trayport and ION.

These are long-term relationships built on trust and expertise.

We can help with your Greenfield ETRM implementation, upgrade or transformation programme by helping to source and secure ETRM Consultants, including Techno Functional Business Analysts and Senior Endur Developers with JVS/AVS Scripting.

These niche skillsets cover Front Office, Middle Office and Back Office commercial reporting experience with hands on configuration experience across all Endur Modules – Trade Capture, Deal

Trading Software Development

We specialise in supplying Front Office Software Developers into Commodities Trading businesses, from global Energy Majors and Trading houses to Hedge Funds and Consultancies.

These Developers work directly alongside trading desks, building and supporting the systems that price, execute and manage risk primarily on Power, Gas, Oil, LNG and Freight trading desks, with a growing demand within Renewables and Environmental products.

We understand how critical it is to find highly talented Developers who can operate at the pace that systematic trading demands.

We cover a broad range of tools and technologies including the core programming languages that dominate this space such as Python, C++, and C#.Net. This also includes Enterprise applications and platforms that plug into ETRM and CTRM systems and the wider Trading infrastructure and data analytics tools that keeps Trading businesses running.

Data and Cloud Engineering

We understand that Data Engineering within Energy Trading isn’t just about pipelines and infrastructure; it’s about delivering trusted real-time data to Traders and Quants who make split-second decisions, where accuracy and speed is critical.

The Data Engineers we supply must have a strong technical stack but this also needs to be combined with an appetite for the pace, pressure and precision that high-profile Trading environments demand.

We take the time to evaluate these competencies so that we can confidently supply exceptional Data Engineers to leading Energy Trading and Commodities firms, a niche where technical depth and domain expertise matters enormously.

AI Engineering

Demand for AI is rapidly growing and this now represents a new niche specialisation for our Recruitment team. Trading firms are looking to apply machine learning and AI to areas like price forecasting, risk analysis and trade automation so we now have an established database of AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers and Data Scientists who understand how to build and deploy intelligent systems that work reliably in fast-moving, high-stakes Trading environments.

This network covers the stack that is most prevalent today – Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain and agent frameworks, RAG architectures, vector databases and production tooling such as MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, Vertex AI and Azure ML.

We have an actively growing database of AI engineers and Applied Machine Learning Specialists. We work with professionals who take models from research into production — ML engineers, LLM and agent engineers, MLOps specialists and data scientists with real delivery experience across Energy, Commodities and Trading Environments.

Strategy, Delivery and Change

IT Strategic Programmes

We supply critical resources who help to deliver multi-year technology programmes across trading, risk and operations. Including:

  • ETRM Migrations
  • Databricks Implementations
  • Systematic Trading Development
  • Technical Architecture Roadmaps
  • Business Strategy & Transformation
  • IT Infrastructure & Cloud Migrations
  • Cyber Resilience Programme
  • Global Credit Solutions
  • AI Governance & Integration
  • Commodities Risk
  • Identity, Access & Management
  • SaaS Migration
Programme and Project Managers

While all project managers share core responsibilities—planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication—their focus, tools, and required expertise vary significantly.

Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right PM to assign to a project.

We work with Senior Hiring Managers to connect them to the very best available PM talent who are often Energy Trading, Business-facing Project Managers liaising with C-Suite Executives and Senior Trading Stakeholders.

Also available are Technical Project Managers with expert level knowledge of specific tools and cutting-edge technologies working across the full software development lifecycle.

Infrastructure Project Managers also focus on Cyber Security and Cloud migrations.

Budgets vary from £0.5m through to global programmes with over 100 resources and budgets of £50m.

The PMO Resource we supply complement the work that the Project Managers undertake with accurate Reporting on Budgeting, Project Delivery, Resource Management, Compliance and Timelines.

These Project Managers have a positive mindset and will hit the ground running ensuring reliable delivery or turning around a failing project when this is required.

Trading Business Analysts

We cover highly specialised Business Analysts with strong domain knowledge in Energy Trading and Supply, Oil, Gas & Power, LNG and Emissions.

This covers Front, Middle and Back Office experience Business Analysts with ETRM experience necessary to manage the full systematic trading desk lifecycle.

Change Management and Communications

Successful transformation requires more than strategy. It demands the right people, at the right time, with the expertise to drive adoption, engagement and lasting results.

This includes Stakeholder engagement, creative comms, training, careful delivery mapping and floor-by-floor rollout.

Acting as the Recruitment Partner for the introduction of the Change Practice for a world-leading Energy Trading company enabled our Recruitment team to build a dedicated Transformational Change pipeline of highly talented individuals.

Our specialist approach is built on deep market knowledge and an extensive network of Change Management professionals.

From large-scale organisational transformations and digital programmes to cultural change and business improvement initiatives, we understand that every journey is unique.

Our role is to provide the talent that enables organisations to navigate complexity, minimise risk and maximise the value of their transformation investments.

Trading, Risk and Quant

Trading Operations

One of our key advantages is the wide scope of skillsets that we are able to provide to the Energy Trading community.

Through our long-standing history of supporting world-leading Commodities functions, we have built an unrivalled network within Trading Operations that work within the whole spectrum of the Front Office, the Middle Office and the Back Office.

Typical Job Functions include:

Front Office:

  • Structuring, Market Analysis, Trading Analyst and Gas & Power Shift Schedulers

Middle Office:

  • Risk- Market, Quantitative, Credit, Product Control and Trade Control Analysts

Back Office:

  • Settlements
  • Confirmations
  • Trade Support
  • Compliance
  • Contract Coordinators

Shipping & Logistics:

  • Vessel Operations
  • Chartering
  • Scheduling
  • Post Fixture Analysts
  • Demurrage and Claims

Finance & Accounting:

  • Trade Finance
  • Treasury
  • Accounting
  • Credit Control
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Trade Accounting
Risk Management

Market Risk; Credit Risk; Operational Risk. Trading efficiency relies heavily on all three categories ensuring accurate measurement, monitoring and management of the rapidly changing Risks that come with Trading in volatile markets such as Oil, Gas, Power, LNG and Freight trading.

Our Recruitment team supplies Risk Managers and Quants who can provide deep expertise in Market Risk across the Energy and Commodities Trading sector who can explain the number and the limit.

These highly sought-after individuals understand how to model exposure, value positions and support Traders, Senior Management and C-Suite Executives with the insight needed to make informed decisions.

Data Analytics

Data Driven Decision Making based on Real-Time Operational Data provides the competitive advantage critical to success in today’s fast-moving, Energy Trading Markets.

Eaglecliff supply the industry’s leading Data Engineers, Data Analysts and Data Architects, bringing the latest innovations directly to the world’s leading Energy Trading houses.

These individuals provide technical, hands-on skills as well as Front Office expertise designed to harness the commercial potential of the Trading floor.

With a collated database of Azure stack and Databricks talent, we are the forefront of the market’s technological advancements.

Quants

Quantitative finance is used at the heart of modern systematic trading, applying financial modelling, algorithmic trading and risk management all under a single umbrella.

We supply the full range of quantitative talents, from developers, researchers and analysts, helping Energy Trading companies continue to transform their Front Office operations.

Energy & Commodities

We work with energy companies, commodities trading houses, investment banks and consultancies. The markets below are those we cover most often — though our work is not limited to these.

Oil

Crude and Refined Products

Gas & LNG

Pipeline Gas and LNG Cargoes

Power

Power, Renewables and Carbon

Commodities

Coal, Biofuels and Freight

Our Values

Mission Statement

"To exceed the expectations of our Clients and Candidates alike, through the Supply and Management of high-calibre Professionals within forward-thinking, Global organisations.

We strive to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in order to achieve this aim, while retaining our personal and unique approach to business."

We work proactively with Clients, Contractors, Permanent Applicants and Employees to ensure that we build a diverse vision for the future based upon Equality, Diversity an Inclusion.

Different backgrounds enhance the working environment for all of us.

Our EDI Policy encompasses:

  • Age & disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Married or civil partnership status
  • Pregnancy and motherhood
  • Race
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex and sexual orientation

Processes have been established that entirely collect data specifically designed for the use of our clients around the onboarding stages of contractor management and permanent recruitment.

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the anti-slavery and human trafficking statement for Eaglecliff Recruitment for the financial year 2026/2027. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.

Organisation Structure and Operations

  • Our Business: We are a UK-based Recruitment company supplying permanent, contract, and temporary workers across various sectors.
  • Our Footprint: We operate from our head office in Sevenoaks, Kent, sourcing candidates strictly within the UK/regulatory compliance frameworks.
  • Our Supply Chains: Our supply chains include internal operational vendors, IT/payroll software providers, job boards, and secondary third-party employment agencies.

Policies Relating to Modern Slavery

We maintain robust internal policies to minimize the risk of modern slavery or human trafficking:

  • Ethical Recruitment Policy: Rigorous "Right to Work" and identity verification checks for all candidates and internal staff.
  • Whistleblowing Policy: Encourages staff to report any wrongdoing, malpractice, or human rights violations safely and confidentially.
  • Code of Conduct: Sets clear expectations for professional and ethical behaviour by all employees.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

  • Candidate Vetting: Direct interviewing, face-to-face or verified remote ID checks, and direct bank account validation (preventing multiple workers sharing a single account).
  • Supplier Reviews: Evaluating key suppliers and third-party vendors to ensure they align with our ethical standards and comply with the Modern Slavery Act.
  • Risk Identification: Regularly reviewing high-risk areas, such as temporary worker supply chains and low-skilled sector placements.

Staff Training and Awareness

  • Internal Training: Providing guidance and training modules for all recruitment consultants and hiring managers on identifying signs of modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking.
  • Continuous Updates: Refreshing awareness training annually to reflect emerging risks and regulatory updates.

Approval

This statement was approved by the Board of Directors on 21/10/2026 and signed on behalf of the company by:

Carla Newton
Operations Director
Eaglecliff Limited
21/10/2026