Power Asset Trader

A leading global energy trading and investment platform is expanding its North American power business, developing a portfolio that spans generation, battery storage, and structured offtake agreements.

The firm is building out its trading and commercial capabilities and seeking a Power Asset Trader to support the build-out of its asset-backed portfolio and optimization strategy.

This role combines trading, optimization, and structuring, offering the opportunity to influence platform development and commercial strategy from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Trading & Portfolio Optimization

• Execute physical and financial trades (power, gas, emissions) across ERCOT and/or PJM.
• Develop and execute asset-backed trading strategies to maximize risk-adjusted returns.
• Manage congestion rights, nodal/time spreads, renewable shapes, and proxy hedges.
• Identify near- and long-term opportunities to enhance portfolio value.

Commercial Structuring

• Structure and evaluate complex products such as heat-rate options, battery tolls, PPAs, and load-firming solutions.
• Support the design and negotiation of Energy Management Agreements (EMAs) with third parties.

Platform Development

• Contribute to building the trading, risk, and reporting framework for power assets.
• Collaborate with quantitative, risk, and operations teams to ensure strong execution.
• Provide market insights and performance updates to internal stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• 7+ years’ experience in power trading, structuring, or portfolio management.
• Deep knowledge of ERCOT and/or PJM markets.
• Proven success in asset-backed and structured trading.

Why Join:

Join a rapidly expanding energy platform with the capital and ambition to build a world-class North American power trading and asset optimization business. Be part of a high-visibility build-out with direct influence on commercial strategy, structure design, and platform development.