Chief Trading & Risk Leader – Energy Storage (Remote-First)

Plus Power; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 275,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Flexible time off

Work from home stipend

Job summary

Plus Power is seeking a Head of Trading & Risk Management to lead trading activities and P&L management for a growing asset book. You will guide market strategies, risk controls, and operational excellence across North American markets.

We seek a data-driven leader with deep experience in electricity and gas markets, able to build scalable tools and mentor a high-performing team. The role offers a remote-first environment with hybrid options and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS in economics, finance or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in North American electricity and natural gas markets trading roles with progressively increasing levels of responsibility
• Knowledge of and experience trading DA-RT markets in ERCOT, ISO-NE, PJM, and other RTOs
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical capabilities, with deep institutional knowledge of trading practices, markets, and risk management
• Ability to design, build, implement, and enhance automated trading and risk management tools
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, translate objectives into priorities, and lead teams
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills for senior executives and external parties
• Ability to translate complex analyses into clear insights for technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic environment
• Proven experience building cross-functional partnerships across dispersed orgs
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/PowerPoint/Excel)

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead the Plus Power Trading team in pursuit of financial optimization for all Plus Power battery energy storage projects within an ISO
• Develop and improve processes for load and price forecasting, energy revenue optimization in Day Ahead and Real Time markets
• Manage hedge trading positions, settlements, credit support, and P&L monitoring
• Regularly evaluate hedging strategies for the projects and portfolio
• Provide consultative review of ISO asset contracting opportunities to align with market and asset strategy
• Regularly review market portfolios to identify risk elements; develop mitigation/revenue strategies
• Lead reporting of daily, weekly, monthly, and YTD positions and P&L
• Lead market entry for new market trading operations including SPP and PJM
• Manage existing market counterparties and agreements (ERCOT QSE and ISONE Lead Market Participant)
• Retain and develop energy trading personnel to build leading trading function
• Monitor & report daily market exposures and positions
• Perform analysis, drafts memos, and present P&L to senior management

Skills

Economics/Finance degree

10+ years in NA electricity & natural‑

DA-RT markets knowledge (ERCOT ISO-NE,

Quantitative analytics & risk mgmt

Automated trading/risk tools

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Autonomy in fast-paced env

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

BA/BS in economics or finance

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Plus Power is seeking a Head of Trading & Risk Management to lead trading activities and P&L management for a growing asset book. You will guide market strategies, risk controls, and operational excellence across North American markets.

We seek a data-driven leader with deep experience in electricity and gas markets, able to build scalable tools and mentor a high-performing team. The role offers a remote-first environment with hybrid options and a competitive compensation package.