Senior Power Trader

1 month ago

houston, United States Paritas Recruitment Full time

Senior Power Trader (East) – Houston, TX


We are partnering with a fast-growing commodity trading firm that is seeking a Senior Power Trader (East) to join their expanding office in Houston. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced trader to play a critical role in driving the firm's growth in the power trading markets.


About the Role:

The successful candidate will take ownership of proprietary power and natural gas trading, focusing on Eastern Interconnect markets such as PJM, MISO, and/or Northeast regions. You will leverage your expertise in market analysis, financial product trading, and strategic deal structuring to drive profitability and maintain a competitive edge.


This firm operates in all major power markets, including CAISO, Ontario IESO, ISO-NE, NYISO, PJM, MISO, SPP, AESO, and ERCOT. With a presence across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the EU, this is an opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation and performance are highly rewarded.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute proprietary trades for prompt-to-term financial power products, with a focus on markets within the PJM, MISO, NYISO, and ISO-NE regions.
  • Conduct comprehensive market analysis and fundamental research related to the Eastern Interconnect power and gas markets.
  • Collaborate with other traders and desk members to share insights and market intelligence.
  • Partner with Origination teams to price and manage structured deals as needed.
  • Work closely with Compliance, Risk, and Credit teams to ensure adherence to governance and control standards.


Qualifications:

  • A degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Statistics, or Mathematics from a leading institution.
  • 5+ years of experience in both physical and financial power trading, with strong knowledge of the Eastern Interconnect.
  • Expertise in trading heat rates, locational spreads, and time spreads.
  • Experience with option trading is a plus.
  • Deep understanding of market rules, tariffs, and RTO/ISO regulations in the Eastern Interconnect.
  • Solid Risk Management skills and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


Desirable Skills:

  • Proficiency in Python, VBA, SQL, and other programming languages.
  • Familiarity with data science tools such as Tableau, R, or Power BI is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills are essential.


What’s on Offer:

  • A competitive base salary and one of the best incentive plans in the industry, reflecting the firm’s self-funded, performance-driven approach.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • A vibrant, collaborative work environment based in Houston, TX, or at their new Calgary office.


If you're an experienced trader looking to join a dynamic and growing firm, this could be the perfect role for you.

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