Energy Trader

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

About the role

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Energy Trader to lead 24/7 commercial management of the company’s embedded generation projects once energized. The role will oversee market trading operations, optimise energy transactions and revenue across peak and off-peak prices, manage spot-price and imbalance risk against contract commitments, and bridge plant operations with commercial decisions. You will also ensure compliance with WESM trading platforms, regulatory requirements and settlement processes while using data-driven analysis to maximise trading performance.

Key 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.

What we're looking for

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

• At least 3 years of actual WESM trading exposure, with 5 or more years of relevant experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of the Philippine electricity market, WESM Rules, ERC regulations and retail competition frameworks.

• Experience with ancillary services, regulatory compliance, market settlements and commercial risk management.

• Proficiency in technical and commercial modelling tools such as PLEXOS, I_Pool, PSSE, R, Python or MATLAB.

• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.

• Ability to make sound commercial decisions in a fast-moving, 24/7 market environment.

• Two years of experience may be considered where the candidate has exceptionally relevant market experience and can be supported by external expertise during the start-up phase.