Power Trader: P&L‑Driven Desk with Autonomy

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Discretionary performance bonus

Global market reach

Trading floor culture

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Power Trader in Houston to drive real P&L on physical and financial power markets. You will operate on a lean, high-caliber desk with autonomy and a discretionary bonus program.

The role offers a strong base salary, broad exposure to ISO markets, and a collaborative trading floor culture. You’ll influence trading strategies, manage risk, and partner with scheduling, risk, and origination teams.

Qualifications

• Experience executing both physical and financial power trades.
• Demonstrated ability to manage P&L within risk limits.
• Strong understanding of ISO/RTO markets and market fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Execute physical and financial power trades across ISO/RTO markets.
• Develop and manage trading strategies for day-ahead, real-time, and forward power markets.
• Monitor weather, load, and generation to inform trading decisions.
• Manage risk and P&L within defined mandates.
• Collaborate with scheduling, risk management, and origination teams on deals.
• Maintain relationships with counterparties and market participants.
• Ensure accurate trade capture, confirmation, and settlement.
• Stay updated on FERC, NERC, and ISO tariffs.

Skills

Power trading

P&L management

Market analysis

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Power Trader in Houston to drive real P&L on physical and financial power markets. You will operate on a lean, high-caliber desk with autonomy and a discretionary bonus program.

The role offers a strong base salary, broad exposure to ISO markets, and a collaborative trading floor culture. You’ll influence trading strategies, manage risk, and partner with scheduling, risk, and origination teams.