FTR Trader – Power & Gas Trading Firm – Stamford, CT

Redstone Search; United States; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Direct impact on P&L

Cutting-edge technology

High-frequency trading infrastructure

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Redstone Search seeks a skilled FTR Trader or Quantitative Analyst to join a high-performance proprietary trading team in Stamford. The role focuses on developing FTR trading strategies, power market modelling, and congestion analysis to identify opportunities in SPP and ERCOT markets.

You will work with quantitative and fundamental analysts and senior traders to refine predictive analytics, manage risk, and drive portfolio performance in a data-driven, fast-paced environment.

Formación

• 4+ years in FTR trading, power trading, or quantitative analytics in power markets.
• Strong understanding of US power grid, nodal markets, congestion, and auction dynamics (SPP & ERCOT preferred).
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL for data analysis and modelling.
• Analytical, innovative mindset for fast-paced, quantitative trading.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute FTR trading strategies using power market modelling and congestion analysis.
• Conduct market analysis with quantitative modelling, ML, and statistical arbitrage.
• Collaborate with analysts and senior traders to refine predictive analytics.
• Manage risk exposure, optimise bidding strategies, and improve portfolio performance.

Conocimientos

FTR trading

Power trading

Quant analytics

Python

R

SQL

Market modelling

Machine learning

Descripción del empleo

A premier energy trading firm in Stamford seeks a skilled FTR Trader or a Quantitative Analyst ready to transition into trading. This is an opportunity to join a high-performance proprietary trading team and contribute to a data-driven, algorithmic trading environment, with a focus on SPP and ERCOT markets.

The Role:

• Develop and execute FTR trading strategies, leveraging power market modelling and congestion analysis.
• Conduct market analysis, using quantitative modelling, machine learning, and statistical arbitrage to identify trading opportunities.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts, fundamental analysts, and senior traders to refine predictive analytics.
• Manage risk exposure, optimise bidding strategies, and enhance portfolio performance.

Your Profile:

• Experience: 4+ years in FTR trading, power trading, or a quantitative analyst role with power markets expertise.
• Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of the US power grid, nodal markets, transmission congestion, and auction dynamics (SPP & ERCOT preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar for data analysis, market modelling, and optimisation techniques.
• Mindset: Analytical, innovative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, quantitative trading environment.

Why Join?

• Competitive compensation with significant upside potential.
• Direct impact on P&L, with ownership of algorithmic trading strategies.
• Cutting-edge technology, cloud computing, and advanced analytics tools.
• High-frequency trading infrastructure and a collaborative environment.
• Clear career progression within a top-tier trading firm.