Power Trader

LeoForce; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Trading floor culture

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Power Trader in Houston to execute both physical and financial power trades across regional ISO/RTO markets. You will develop and manage trading strategies for day-ahead, real-time, and forward markets, while monitoring market fundamentals to inform decisions.

Join a leading commodities merchant with a disciplined risk framework and a collaborative trading floor culture; enjoy a competitive base salary plus discretionary performance bonus, with broad exposure to power

Qualifications

• Experience with executing physical and financial power trades across ISO/RTO markets.
• Knowledge of day-ahead, real-time, and forward power markets.
• Understanding of market fundamentals and risk management.
• Familiarity with regulatory developments (FERC, NERC, ISO tariffs).

Responsibilities

• Execute physical and financial power trades across regional ISO/RTO markets.
• Develop and manage trading strategies for day-ahead, real-time, and forward power markets.
• Monitor market fundamentals to inform trading decisions.
• Manage position risk and P&L within defined risk limits.
• Collaborate with scheduling, risk management, and origination teams on deal execution.
• Maintain relationships with counterparties and market participants.
• Ensure accurate trade capture, confirmation, and settlement processes.

Job description

Power Trader

Houston,TX, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Details

• Execute physical and financial power trades across regional ISO/RTO markets
• Develop and manage trading strategies to capture value across day-ahead, real-time, and forward power markets
• Monitor market fundamentals (weather, load, generation, transmission constraints) to inform trading decisions
• Manage position risk and P&L within defined risk limits and mandates
• Collaborate with scheduling, risk management, and origination teams on deal structuring and execution
• Maintain and build relationships with counterparties, ISOs, and market participants
• Ensure accurate and timely trade capture, confirmation, and settlement processes
• Stay current on regulatory developments (FERC, NERC, ISO tariffs) affecting power markets

A bit about us:

A leading global commodities merchant trading across physical and financial energy markets, including power, natural gas, oil, and emissions. Known for disciplined risk management, deep market infrastructure expertise, and a culture built on integrity and accountability.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary + discretionary performance bonus
• Seat at a well-capitalized, established merchant trading platform with global market reach
• Direct exposure to physical and financial power markets with real trading authority
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k)
• Collaborative, high-caliber trading floor culture