Fundamental Power Analyst

Selby Jennings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings seeks a Power Trading Analyst to join a growing trading and analytics team in Houston, TX. You will analyze market fundamentals, develop Python-based models, and support trading decisions across ISO/RTO markets.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a power market or quantitative role, strong Python and SQL skills, and the ability to deliver market insights to traders and leadership. Houston experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, CS, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in a power market analyst, market operations, trading analyst, or quantitative analyst role.
• Experience in at least one ISO/RTO market (ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, or NYISO).
• Advanced Python for data analysis, modeling, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze power market fundamentals including supply, demand, transmission constraints, congestion, renewable generation, and weather impacts.
• Develop and maintain Python-based models, tools, and dashboards to support trading strategies and market analysis.
• Monitor real-time and day-ahead market conditions to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Conduct nodal and zonal pricing analysis across ISO/RTO markets.
• Support traders with scenario analysis, forecasting, and P&L attribution.
• Automate data collection, cleansing, and reporting processes using Python and SQL.
• Interpret ISO market rule changes and assess potential impacts on trading strategies.
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative analysts to improve forecasting models for load, generation, congestion, and pricing.
• Prepare market reports and presentations for senior management and trading teams.

Skills

Python

SQL

Power markets

ISO/RTO markets

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Plotly

Job description

Location: Houston, TX Experience Level: 2+ Years Industry: Power Markets / Energy Trading

Overview

Power Trading Analyst

Our client is seeking a Power Trading Analyst to support a growing power trading and analytics team in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience working within a North American ISO/RTO market (ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, or NYISO) and possess strong Python programming skills. This individual will work closely with traders, originators, and quantitative teams to develop market insights, maintain analytical tools, and support commercial decision-making across power markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze power market fundamentals including supply, demand, transmission constraints, congestion, renewable generation, and weather impacts.
• Develop and maintain Python-based models, tools, and dashboards to support trading strategies and market analysis.
• Monitor real-time and day-ahead market conditions to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Conduct nodal and zonal pricing analysis across ISO/RTO markets.
• Support traders with scenario analysis, forecasting, and P&L attribution.
• Automate data collection, cleansing, and reporting processes using Python and SQL.
• Interpret ISO market rule changes and assess potential impacts on trading strategies.
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative analysts to improve forecasting models for load, generation, congestion, and pricing.
• Prepare market reports and presentations for senior management and trading teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a power market analyst, market operations, trading analyst, or quantitative analyst role.
• Experience working within at least one ISO/RTO market (ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, or NYISO).
• Advanced proficiency in Python for data analysis, modeling, and automation.
• Experience with SQL and large market datasets.
• Strong understanding of power market fundamentals, congestion dynamics, and market structures.
• Knowledge of power flow analysis, transmission impacts, and renewable generation is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting physical or financial power trading desks.
• Familiarity with forecasting techniques and statistical modeling.
• Exposure to visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Plotly.
• ERCOT experience is highly desirable given the Houston location.

Location: Houston, TX Experience Level: 2+ Years Industry: Power Markets / Energy Trading