Power Originator / Trader

ManpowerGroup; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Weekly pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Power Originator / Trader to join our energy trading team in Austin, TX, with a London need. The role is remote during the initial phase, with in-person work expected within the first year.

You will build power trading and origination strategies, identify and bring deals to market, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine processes, controls, and risk reporting. This is a growth-focused startup-like environment in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Deep familiarity with ERCOT and Texas power markets.
• Experience in power origination, commercial transactions, or environmental product trading.
• Ability to structure, negotiate, and market power or environmental deals.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop power trading and origination strategies within the ERCOT market.
• Identify, structure, negotiate, and bring power deals and products to market.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop trading processes, controls, and operating procedures.
• Engage with counterparties and stakeholders to optimize transaction outcomes.
• Contribute to establishing risk management practices and reporting frameworks.

Skills

ERCOT market

Power origination

Power trading

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Risk management

Communication skills

Job description

Our client, the energy industry, is seeking a Power Originator / Trader to join their team. As a Power Originator / Trader, you will be part of the power trading and origination department supporting the development of new trading capabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong market knowledge, entrepreneurial spirit, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Power Originator / Trader

Location: Austin, TX, with a related need in London. This role is remote during the initial phase, with in-person work expected within the first year.

What's the Job?

• Build and develop power trading and origination strategies within the ERCOT market.
• Identify, structure, negotiate, and bring power deals and products to market.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop trading processes, controls, and operating procedures.
• Engage with counterparties and stakeholders to optimize transaction outcomes.
• Contribute to establishing risk management practices and reporting frameworks.

What's Needed?

• Deep familiarity with ERCOT and Texas power markets, including direct market participation.
• Experience in power origination, commercial transactions, or environmental product trading.
• Proven ability to structure, negotiate, and market power or environmental deals.
• Experience working in a startup or build-stage energy environment with evolving systems and processes.
• Strong communication skills and a builder mentality, eager to develop new processes and frameworks.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to influence the development of a new power trading organization from the ground up.
• Work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Potential to grow your career as part of a pioneering team shaping the future of energy trading.
• Flexible work arrangements with initial remote work and in-person collaboration within the first year.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to building sustainable energy solutions.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.