Energy Trading Analyst — Entry-Level with Mentorship

Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Trading Analyst to join the Fuels trading desk in Tampa, FL. The role offers hands-on experience across live market activity, price trend analysis, trade execution support, and data-driven market research under senior traders.

The position emphasizes analytical, quantitative, and commercial skills with exposure to various energy markets, risk tracking, and reporting. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Eagerness to acquire and apply new knowledge
• Natural Gas Trading, Scheduling and Pipeline/Storage Nominations
• Conduct research and analysis of market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors affecting fuel prices.
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize portfolio performance.
• Prepare detailed reports on market conditions, procurement strategies, asset optimization and risk assessments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Effective verbal/nonverbal, listening and written communications
• Planning and Organization
• Analytical
• Takes initiative
• Demonstrates integrity

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop expertise in energy trading risk management (ETRM) systems and market data tools while receiving direct mentorship from experienced traders.
• Support daily trading activities by analyzing market fundamentals, price trends, supply/demand dynamics, weather impacts, and logistical constraints to identify risks and optimization opportunities.
• Assist with trade execution, position management, scheduling, and reconciliation of physical and financial power transactions.
• Track and report on portfolio positions, mark-to-market valuations, and exposure to help manage market, credit, and operational risk.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly market reports, dashboards, and performance analysis for traders and management.
• Maintain and update trading models, spreadsheets, and tools to support forecasting, optimization, and scenario analysis.
• Collaborate with power plant operations, load forecasting, risk management, and settlements teams to ensure accurate and efficient portfolio optimization.
• Support hedging programs and compliance with cooperative policies, regulatory requirements (e.g., FERC), and risk management guidelines.
• Conduct research on market rules, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in wholesale power markets.
• Reconcile trades and resolve discrepancies with counterparties, brokers, and market operators.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of trading processes, systems, and data analytics capabilities.
• Performs other duties as applicable to the position or as assigned.
• NERC Compliance: Performs NERC Compliance Program roles if/as designated in Seminole's SOM.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Gas trading

Scheduling

Market research

Excel

Cross-team collaboration

Reporting

MS Office

Communication

Planning

Analytical

Initiative

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ETRM systems

Market data tools

Job description

Seminole Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Trading Analyst to join the Fuels trading desk in Tampa, FL. The role offers hands-on experience across live market activity, price trend analysis, trade execution support, and data-driven market research under senior traders.

The position emphasizes analytical, quantitative, and commercial skills with exposure to various energy markets, risk tracking, and reporting. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.