Western Power Trader, Director

Citi; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Trader to oversee a trading book in the Western USA Power Markets. You will generate revenues, manage risk, and coordinate with Sales, Research, and other teams to grow the trading franchise.

The role emphasizes governance, compliance, and strong client relationships. Requirements include 15+ years in power trading, deep market knowledge (CAISO/EDAM/WEIM/SPP), and advanced analytical skills; Bachelor’s required, Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years in a related role trading North American Power.
• Deep knowledge of Power markets and clients across Western USA.
• Advanced analytical and numerical capability.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a trading book as a Senior trader and generate revenues and manage risk for the Western USA Power Markets.
• Build and maintain a franchise and connect with key clients.
• Coordinate with Sales, Research, CMand and other organizations across Markets and Securities Services and the broader business.
• Trade a book and deliver on budgeted revenues and manage book risk.
• Establish and maintain key relationships to deliver trades to the desk.
• Anticipate client demand and facilitate large client trades.
• Lead governance with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Audit and Finance; drive responsible finance and ethics.

Skills

Power trading experience

Risk management

Client relationship building

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Bloomberg

Booking systems

Job description

Please carefully review the position requirements before submitting a potential candidate for consideration.

For additional details regarding submission eligibility and payment terms, please refer to your contract. Only submissions from agencies with current service contracts in place will be considered.

The Trader is a senior level position responsible for overseeing a trading book and managing book risk, in coordination with the Trading team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure book trades deliver on budgeted revenues, and to coordinate with key stakeholders to develop the trading franchise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a trading book as a Senior trader and generate revenues and manage risk for the respective business in the Western USA Power Markets
• Build and maintain a franchise and connect with key clients
• Coordinate with Sales, Research, CMand and other organizations across Markets and Securities Services and the broader business
• Trade a book and deliver on budgeted revenues and manage book risk
• Establish and maintain key relationships to deliver trades to the desk
• Anticipate client demand in each respective product/market and facilitate large client trades
• Coordinate with desk analysts as needed and with sales to develop the franchise and manage and mentor junior traders as needed
• Leading strong governance and controls:
  • Work in close partnership with control functions such as Legal, Compliance, Market and Credit Risk, Audit, Finance in order to ensure appropriate governance and control infrastructure
  • Build a culture of responsible finance, good governance and supervision, expense discipline and ethics
  • Appropriately assess risk/reward of transactions when making business decisions; demonstrating proper consideration for the firm’s reputation.
  • Be familiar with and adhere to Citi's Code of Conduct and the Plan of Supervision for Global Markets and Securities Services
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by your role which will be communicated to you
  • Obtain and maintain all registrations/licenses which are required for your role, within the appropriate timeframe
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in a related role trading North American Power
• In-depth knowledge of respective products and clients
• Proven history of successful trading book management
• Deep understanding of the Power Markets in the Western Part of the USA including CAISO, EDAM, WEIM, and SPP
• Required licensing and registrations as applicable
• Advance analytical and numerical competency
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Effective interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyze and pitch situations and determine suitable counterparties
• Knowledge of Bloomberg, booking systems, trading protocol, closing technicalities

Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

Grade: Salary Range-Level: Benchmark-Structure: C15-ICGSalary Range-Level: Structure: C15-Country Range-USA

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Houston Texas United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00

Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Oct 08, 2026