Power Trader

talisman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talisman is seeking a Senior Power Trader to lead our hedge fund's power trading desk in the United States. The role emphasizes short-term and term trading, driving performance and risk-controlled decision making.

You will oversee a team of traders and analysts, develop trading strategies across PJM, MISO, ERCOT, CAISO, and NYISO, and collaborate with leadership on capital allocation and technology initiatives.

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.
• 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.

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Power Trader to lead a high-performing desk with a well-established hedge fund.

Senior Power Trader 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.
• 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.