Head of Power Trading

talisman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A well-capitalized trading firm in New York is seeking a Head of Power Trading to lead their speculative trading desk. This role involves full ownership of strategy, risk, and P&L across North American power markets. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of strong P&L generation, expertise in power trading, and strong leadership abilities. The firm offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and 401(k). This is an executive-level position requiring an entrepreneurial approach.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of strong P&L generation in North American power markets.
• Expertise in physical, term, and virtual power trading.
• Deep understanding of fundamentals, congestion, and ISO market dynamics.
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability with a commercial mindset.
• Entrepreneurial approach suited to a fast-moving, speculative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the power trading desk with a focus on speculative trading.
• Develop, implement, and refine trading strategies across ISO markets.
• Manage a team of traders and analysts, ensuring disciplined risk management.
• Identify new market opportunities and optimize positions.
• Partner with senior leadership on capital allocation and growth initiatives.

Skills

P&L generation

Physical power trading

Term trading

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Job description

We are seeking a Head of Power Trading to lead a high-performance speculative trading desk within a well-capitalized trading firm. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of strategy, risk, and P&L across North American power markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the power trading desk with a focus on speculative short‑term and term trading.
• Develop, implement, and refine trading strategies across ISO markets (PJM, MISO, ERCOT, CAISO, NYISO).
• Manage a team of traders and analysts, ensuring disciplined risk management and strong commercial performance.
• Identify new market opportunities, optimize positions, and drive innovation in trading models and data usage.
• Partner with senior leadership on capital allocation, technology, and growth initiatives.

Experience

• Proven track record of strong P&L generation in North American power markets.
• Expertise in physical, term, and virtual power trading.
• Deep understanding of fundamentals, congestion, and ISO market dynamics.
• Strong leadership and mentoring ability with a commercial mindset.
• Entrepreneurial approach suited to a fast-moving, speculative environment.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Securities and Commodity Exchanges, Financial Services, and Utilities

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave