Commodity & Energy Trading – US Power Markets – Consultant to Senior Consultant

Baringa Partners LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan with contributions

Paid parental leave

Five weeks’ annual leave

Job summary

Baringa Partners LLP is looking for a Senior Consultant in Commodity & Energy Trading to join their Houston team. This role involves defining trading strategies and enhancing capabilities in a dynamic market. Candidates should have over 4 years of relevant experience, especially in power trading.

The position offers exceptional benefits including comprehensive insurance, a 401k retirement plan with company contributions, paid parental leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a consulting or industry role.
• Experience in Commodity & Energy Trading initiatives.
• Experience in leading business and IT transformation programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute trading strategies.
• Enhance business capabilities and manage risk.
• Drive technology and digital transformation.

Skills

Strategic advisory experience focused on power trading and asset optimization operations

Functional expertise across the power and environmental value chain

Experience in Operating Model & Process Design

Knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance

Experience in program and project delivery within power trading environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Senior Consultant, Commodity & Energy Trading – US Power Markets

Texas, USA

Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise and advanced technology, Baringa helps clients deliver with greater confidence and certainty across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products, life sciences, manufacturing, and technology.

Our Commodity & Energy Trading practice is looking for experienced Senior Consultants to join the team.

Clients rely on our deep industry expertise to navigate a trading landscape defined by price volatility, complex value chains, and evolving regulatory demands. We support them in defining and executing trading strategies, enhancing business capabilities, driving technology and digital transformation, and managing risk and regulatory compliance.

What you will be doing

• Strategy & Commercial Advisory – US market entry and establishment, commercial trading & hedging strategy, commercial collaboration models, book structure & transfer pricing
• Business Capability Development – trading capability assessment & benchmarking, trading capability design, operating & organization design, business process design, business change program planning, business & IT readiness & training, operational excellence
• Risk & Regulatory Advisory – risk strategy definition, risk management policy design, risk capability assessment & design (market, credit, operational, climate, etc.), regulatory & compliance capability assessment & design (KYC, AML, trade surveillance, etc.)
• Technology Advisory & Transformation – technology strategy & architecture design, IT operating model design, technology capability building, technology program QA & health checks, vendor selection & implementation

Your skills and experience

Our Senior Consultant role requires 4+ years experience in a consulting or industry role, with experience in Commodity & Energy Trading initiatives.

• Strategic advisory experience focused on power trading and asset optimization operations
• Functional expertise across the power and environmental value chain including: Physical & Financial Power Trading, Generation & Load Management, Power Operations (Across ISOs, RTOs, & Balancing Authorities (BAs))
• Experience in Operating Model & Process Design with areas of expertise in: Forecasting, Power Trading & Scheduling, Position Management, ISO (Bidding, Submissions & Awards), Settlements (ISO, PPAs, transmission, & exchanges), Renewable
• Energy credit (REC) Management, Compliance Reporting
• Experience in advisory support for market entry and trading readiness initiatives
• Experience in leading business and IT transformation programs, including change management
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance
• Experience in strategy, design, and implementation of advanced analytics platforms for power trading organizations
• Experience in program and project delivery within power trading environments

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee-only coverage
• Company-paid group term life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and travel insurance
• Participation in our 401k retirement plan; we contribute 3% of your annual base salary and match up to an additional 2% if you contribute to the plan
• Ability to set aside pre‑tax dollars toward commuter benefits, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dep‑care FSA
• Baringa People Fund – an opportunity for every employee to manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice outside of work
• Paid Parental leave of 16 weeks for primary caregivers
• Opportunities to grow your skills and knowledge through a range of learning courses and resources
• Five weeks’ annual leave, with an additional two-week recharge after five years

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.