Head of Power Trading

talisman; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

talisman seeks a Head of Power Trading to lead a high-performing desk focused on short-term and term power trading across North American ISO markets.

You will manage traders and analysts, refine models, and drive disciplined risk management and strong commercial performance while partnering with senior leadership on capital allocation, technology, and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in P&L generation in North American power markets.
• Expertise in physical, term, and virtual power trading.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the power trading desk with a focus on 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.

Skills

Power trading

North American markets

Risk management

Leadership

Trading analytics

Job description

We are seeking a Head of Power Trading to lead a high-performing desk with a well-established hedge fund.

Head of Power Trading responsibilities;

• Lead and scale the power trading desk with a focus on 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.

Head of Power Trading 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.