Real Time Trader - West

EDF Trading Limited; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Trading North America, LLC is seeking a trader to execute trades within short timeframes and optimize the value of a regional energy portfolio. You will monitor market conditions and perform market research to inform decisions and risk controls.

You will develop trading strategies, manage risk, and prepare daily reports while ensuring compliance with trading regulations and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to execute trades within short timeframes and manage risk.
• Strong ability to analyze market conditions and develop trading strategies.
• Experience monitoring portfolios and reporting on daily performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage energy portfolio for assigned desk/region.
• Execute orders/trades for assigned markets.
• May launch market research and data analysis.
• Capture market opportunities based on real-time positions and analysis of market conditions.
• Respond to and manage events impacting gas/power supply to mitigate risk.

Skills

Trade execution

Market analysis

Risk management

Portfolio management

Data analysis

Trading strategies

Regulatory compliance

Job description

EDF Trading North America, LLC is a major participant in wholesale energy markets and delivers customized energy solutions for our customers. We operate in every market and provide coast to coast coverage of financial and physical products in power, natural gas and NGLs, environmental products and financial crude oil products. We provide our customers with products and services that deliver access to markets, optimize their energy portfolio, hedge risk and manage assets. Our Wholesale Business operates throughout the value chain in the North American wholesale power markets and we are one of the leading wholesale natural gas marketers. Additionally, we provide environmental, congestion management and value added derivative products. With extensive pipeline agreements, we can manage natural gas offtakes, deliveries, capacities and supply anywhere across the continent. EDF Trading North America, LLC is part of the EDF Group, a global leader in low-carbon energies.

Job Description: Responsible for executing trades within short timeframes, often within the same trading day. The primary goal is to optimize the value, and manage risk of the portfolio of assets managed by EDFT in assigned region.

Responsibilities:

• Manage energy portfolio for assigned desk/region
• Execute orders/trades for assigned markets
• May launch market research and data analysis
• Capture market opportunities based on real-time positions and analysis of market conditions
• Respond to and manage unexpected events or emergencies that may impact gas/power supply, taking appropriate actions to mitigate risk and minimise disruptions
• Analyze market conditions and develop trading strategies to optimize portfolio performance
• Monitor and manage trading risks
• Monitor market trends and prepare daily reports
• May participate in the development of more complex trading strategies
• Monitor energy markets, and analyse market conditions, news, and trends to identify potential trading opportunities
• Ensure all activities comply with trading regulations and market rules
• Obtain and maintain required certifications

Note: EDF is an EEO employer We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EDF participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

EDF is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at EDF via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at EDF in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of EDF. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by EDF.

Our experience is the culmination of everything that's unique about us; our culture, core values, commitment to sustainability and most importantly, our people. EDFT employees are self-disciplined, hard working, inquisitive, trustworthy and truthful. They make choices based on what is best for the team, and live for opportunities to make a difference. We are committed to equipping our employees with the tools that will enable them to fulfil their job to the highest standard. To that end we offer a wide range of technical and personal development courses both in-house and through third-party providers. We are proud of our work ethic and cultural diversity. We are high-performing people working together to achieve common goals. Innovative and flexible in our thinking, we are able to adapt and change, which is critical to our success. "Issues are met with feedback, solutions and discussion. Mistakes at EDFT are seen as experiences not failures." "It is a fast-paced and dynamic working environment where each day is interesting and challenging. There’s also an incredible pool of talent and skills within EDFT. I’m continuously learning from my colleagues." "There is no ‘typical’ day. I work on a wide range of compensation, benefit and mobility projects throughout the year. One thing’s for sure though, I’ll have my head in a spreadsheet at some point."