Senior Energy Commodities Trader- NorthStar Clean Energy- Remote

CMS Energy, Corp.; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to decarbonizing the economy through clean energy solutions. As a Sr Energy Commodities Trader, you'll engage in buying and selling energy products while analyzing market trends and developing strategies. This role offers the chance to work remotely while contributing to a sustainable future. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters a supportive environment for career growth and development. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits as you help shape the energy landscape.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to 13 paid Holidays

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years trading experience required.
• Knowledge of hedging and trading techniques for ERCOT.

Responsibilities

• Generate commodity market reports and forecast market trends.
• Develop and manage portfolio of electric products.
• Attend market meetings and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Trading experience

Market analysis

Communication skills

Quantitative research

Knowledge of Electric Power operating models

Hedging techniques

Business management principles

Ability to convey complex information

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

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Energy Power Trader- NorthStar Clean Energy- Remote

NorthStar Clean Energy decarbonizes the economy by providing clean energy and carbon management solutions to utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial customers enabling them to meet their sustainability and business goals. Additionally, we own and operate natural gas assets throughout the United States. To learn more about NorthStar Clean Energy, please visit www.northstarcleanenergy.com .

This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy.

The Sr Energy Commodities Trader is responsible for buying/selling, researching, and transaction operations for energy commodities in ISO and over-the counter markets. They will market and sell energy products by monitoring market movements and trading environment; analyzing economic, industry, and company data; developing quantitative research models and tools; and executing financial trade transactions and managing post-trade processing. The Sr Energy Commodities Trader will develop and implement procurement plans and strategies by researching micro and macro fundamentals related to energy commodities. They will also purchase commodities in accordance with approved buying programs, using trade judgment in implementation and/or the established procurement policy.

This position can be remote with the possibility of travel to the Corporate Headquarters as needed. This position is not available to residents of California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, or New York.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Generate commodity market reports for management and forecast market trends
• Maintains rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities.
• Develops and maintains Day Ahead and Real Time offers and bids in ISO markets
• Develops and manages portfolio of electric products, including energy, capacity, ancillary service, transmission, and other products
• Attends market meetings and communicates with market regulators to ensure compliance with existing emerging regulations and structural market changes
• Serves as a liaison for third parties and managers on client inquiries related to the commodity market.
• Reviews analytical reports and forecasts commodity market trends.
• Identifies investment opportunities within the electric commodity markets
• Tracks product line sales and costs by analyzing and entering sales, expense, and new business data.
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of marketing principles, such as web advertising, performance, and direct response marketing.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to convey complex information to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in computer programs, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and publishing applications.
• Knowledge of Electric Power operating models.
• Knowledge of hedging and trading techniques for ERCOT
• Understanding of physical and financial products for executing trading strategies and hedging
• Knowledge of RECs and other environmental attributes
  

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Required
• 5+ years trading experience required
• EROCT and/or PJM market trading experience preferred

Why should you join our team?

At NorthStar Clean Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at NorthStar Clean Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Nearest Major Market: Ann Arbor
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit
Job Segment: Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Strategic Planning, Equity, Procurement, Energy, Engineering, Strategy, Finance, Operations

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