Real-Time Trader

3 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Paritas Recruitment Full time

Unlock Your Potential as a Junior Real-Time Trader

Are you passionate about the fast-paced world of power trading and eager to develop your career in real-time electricity markets? We're seeking a skilled Junior Real-Time Trader to join our dynamic team in Austin, TX. You'll be working on optimizing physical and financial trading positions within the Day-Ahead and Real-Time markets, particularly for battery storage, wind, and solar assets. This is an exciting opportunity to build your expertise in trading strategies and market analysis while playing a key role in maximizing value for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement trading strategies to optimize battery storage, wind, and solar assets within day-ahead and real-time markets.
  • Conduct in-depth market analysis to assess near-term supply and demand dynamics, competitor strategies, and transmission constraints.
  • Design and implement internal tools and processes to enhance scalability and business success.
  • Support asset onboarding, ISO monitoring, and documentation requests.
  • Participate in shift desk rotations, including weekends and overnight shifts, to manage real-time market opportunities and risks.

Must-Have Skills:

  • Strong interest or experience in short-term power trading, with a focus on managing the dispatch of physical assets.
  • Attention to detail and adherence to ERCOT business practices, nodal protocols, and NERC operating guidelines.
  • Ability to communicate complex issues effectively and prioritize workload in a time-sensitive environment.
  • Flexibility to participate in shift rotations (weekends and overnight).

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Knowledge of the ERCOT market's operations, rules, and key players.
  • Experience managing battery storage, wind, or solar technologies in competitive power markets.
  • Familiarity with real-time power and ancillary services market price drivers.
  • Experience with Python (Pandas), SQL databases, and post-trade analytics.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth within the power trading industry. If you are ready to make an impact and develop your skills in the energy trading space, we would love to hear from you.



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