Real-Time Energy Trader: Risk, Markets & Scheduling

EDF Trading Limited

Houston, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

EDF Trading North America, LLC seeks an experienced energy trader to manage and mitigate risk for asset owners. You will execute real-time trading and scheduling for purchases and sales of energy and transmission, and build relationships with market participants.

The role requires proficiency in Excel and other MS Office tools, strong verbal and written communication, and the ability to operate in a 24/7 environment with 12-hour rotating shifts; familiarity with PJM, MISO, NYISO or other power

Qualifications

Bachelor degree required – Finance or Engineering preferred.
PJM Certified Generation Dispatcher Exam within 9 months of hire.
Two plus years of experience in the energy sector a plus; five years Real Time trading/operations experience preferred for a Senior title.
Familiarity with emergency response procedures, including alternative work sites.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong verbal and written communication skills required to provide updates to others including desk relief, energy managers, and clients.
Basic analytical skills required for pricing, risk assessment and transaction structuring.
Professional judgment and sensitivity necessary to earn client and co-worker confidence.
Experience with a variety of power markets preferred, including PJM, MISO, NYISO, NEPOOL, SPP, Southeast Power Markets.
Flexibility to work 12 hour rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation.

Responsibilities

Manage/mitigate risk for asset owners.
Capture market opportunities based on real-time positions and analysis of market conditions.
Conduct real-time trading and scheduling for purchases and sales of energy and transmission.
Build relationships with market participants.
Communicate real-time market information to energy managers as well as cash and term traders.
Maintain regulatory requirements with FERC, resulting in some weekend alternative shift schedules.
Proficiently collect, query, organize, and manipulate large amounts of data in Excel and accurately presents analytical results.
Prioritize deliverables and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Assist in training and supporting other traders regarding processes and procedures.
Accurately record purchase and sale transactions in relevant deal capture systems.