Head of Commercial Analytics

2 days ago


Irving TX United States TXU Energy Full time
Head of Commercial Analytics

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Locations: Irving, Texas

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted Today

Job Requisition ID: 40011630

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary:

This position focuses on managing a team dedicated to deploying analytics use cases and ensuring that Operations and Performance Improvement (OPI) initiatives are effectively sized, prioritized, and developed across different trading desks. The role involves a mix of strategic oversight and hands-on involvement in use case development and trading activities, with a strong emphasis on delivering profitable outcomes and enhancing market insights.

Key Accountabilities:

  1. Team Management:
    • Lead a team of trading and analytics professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture, and development of a “center of excellence” within the organization.
    • Ensure that team projects are aligned with business priorities as well as internal standards.
    • Manage and prioritize team resources in line with Commercial team priorities and strategic goals.
    • “Hands on approach” contributing to use case ideation and deployment when needed.
  2. OPI Engine:
    • Oversee identification, sizing, and prioritization of OPI initiatives to maximize trading desk value capture.
    • Continuously monitor and refine processes to enhance trading performance and risk management.
  3. Stakeholder Collaboration:
    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
    • Communicate complex analytical insights in a clear and actionable manner to Commercial leadership.
    • Support cross-functional projects that enhance the overall trading capabilities of VST.
  4. Market Expertise:
    • Stay current with market trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in the energy trading sector.
    • Provide expert insights and strategic recommendations based on market analysis and data-driven findings.
    • Lead efforts to enhance the organization's understanding of market dynamics and their impact on trading strategies.

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements:

  • Training in finance, economics, engineering, data science, or related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) are highly desirable.
  • 5+ years of work experience in the energy trading sector with a strong background in analytics, data science, or software development.
  • Proven experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities effectively.
  • Deep expertise in energy markets, including a strong familiarity with trading commodities and interpreting market, credit, and operational risks across multiple commodities and assets.
  • Demonstrated commitment to staying updated with market trends and developments.

Key Metrics:

  • Successful deployment of analytics use cases that lead to measurable improvements in trading performance.
  • Achievement of targeted P&L outcomes through strategic trading and operational enhancements.
  • High team engagement and development, reflected in performance reviews and project outcomes.
  • Effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders, leading to improved decision-making and strategy alignment.

Job Family: Trading

Company: Luminant Energy Company LLC

Locations: Irving, Texas

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