Senior Southeast Power Trader

Altopenergy; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy trading firm is seeking a Southeast Power Trader to manage buying and selling of power in the Southeastern U.S., focusing on optimizing portfolio value and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in power trading, risk management, and quantitative analysis, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role offers flexibility to work from Houston, Texas or remotely.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power trading, ideally within physical and short-term markets.
• Strong quantitative skills, familiarity with modeling and pricing analytics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze power market dynamics, including supply-demand balance.
• Develop and execute short-term optimization strategies for power positions.
• Manage risk exposures: monitor positions and enforce risk limits.

Skills

Power trading experience

Quantitative analysis

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering

Tools

Trading software

Automated execution tools

Job description

The Southeast Power Trader will actively manage buying/selling of power and related derivatives in the Southeastern U.S., optimizing portfolio value, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze Real-Time and Day-Ahead power market dynamics, including supply-demand balance, price signals, and regulatory developments.
• Develop and execute short-term optimization strategies for physical and financial power positions to optimize profitability and cost.
• Execute trades across markets (e.g., day-ahead, intraday, balancing) using trading platforms and automated systems.
• Manage risk exposures: monitor positions, enforce risk limits, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain detailed P&L tracking, activity reports, and trend analysis; present findings to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with counterparties, other desks (e.g., origination, credit, operations), and procurement teams.
• Provide mentorship or guidance to junior traders and support process optimization.

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or similar.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in power trading, ideally within physical and short-term markets.
• Strong quantitative skills, familiarity with modeling and pricing analytic

Preferred Qualification:

• Working knowledge of Southeast regional markets (e.g., regional ISOs, pipeline dynamics).
• Experience with trading software, intraday platforms, and automated execution tools.
• High stress tolerance, excellent decision-making, and communication skill

Location:

Houston, Texas or Remote

How to Apply

To apply, Please email your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] or complete the form below.