24/7 Energy Trader: WESM Markets & Embedded Generation

MSpectrum Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

MSpectrum Inc. seeks an energetic Energy Trader to lead 24/7 commercial management of embedded generation assets once energized in the Philippines. You will oversee market trading, optimize energy transactions across peak/off-peak periods and manage risk against contracts.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with WESM Rules, ERC regulations, and settlements, while using data-driven analysis to maximize trading performance and collaborate with operations and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics or related field.
• At least 3 years of WESM trading exposure; 5+ preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine electricity market and ERC rules.
• Experience with market settlements and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in modelling tools (PLEXOS, I_Pool, PSSE, R, Python or MATLAB).
• Analytical, quantitative skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead round-the-clock WESM market operations for embedded generation projects.
• Manage market offers, nominations and energy transactions across operating periods.
• Optimise revenue by evaluating peak and off-peak market conditions and trading opportunities.
• Monitor and control spot-price and imbalance risk against contractual commitments.
• Coordinate plant operating requirements with commercial trading decisions.
• Analyse market trends, generation conditions and pricing data to support trading strategies.
• Ensure compliance with WESM Rules, ERC regulations, retail competition frameworks, trading platforms and settlement requirements.
• Support accurate market settlements, reporting and ongoing performance evaluation.
• Apply technical and commercial modelling tools to assess market scenarios and trading outcomes.
• Collaborate with plant operations, commercial teams, consultants and external market stakeholders during project start-up and ongoing operations.

Skills

WESM trading

Market analysis

Risk management

Data analysis

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics or related field

Tools

PLEXOS

I_Pool

PSSE

R

Python

MATLAB

Job description

MSpectrum Inc. seeks an energetic Energy Trader to lead 24/7 commercial management of embedded generation assets once energized in the Philippines. You will oversee market trading, optimize energy transactions across peak/off-peak periods and manage risk against contracts.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with WESM Rules, ERC regulations, and settlements, while using data-driven analysis to maximize trading performance and collaborate with operations and commercial teams.