US Power Trader (FTR / CRR) - Houston
A well-renowned US based Trading house is looking to add to their growing FTR Trading desk. The group trade all N.American power markets, so are agnostic in terms of region covered and will look at all candidates in that respect.
The team has had some excellent performance over the last few years, leading to the expansion on this desk and the firm offers excellent pay out on book and a very collaborative environment always looking to help Traders scale.
The option to work remote is available, or they have physical offices in several major hubs across the US.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
- Play a critical role in managing the financial transmission rights portfolio and optimizing the positions in the electricity markets.
- Ensuring optimal utilization of transmission capacity to maximize trading opportunities and mitigate congestion risks.
- Conduct thorough market analysis, including evaluating historical and real-time data, identifying pricing patterns, and interpreting market trends to inform trading strategies.
- Execute trades in financial transmission rights markets, adhering to company risk limits and profit targets while employing various hedging and arbitrage strategies.
- Monitor and assess the performance of FTR positions and strategies, adjusting as necessary to optimize profitability and minimize risk.
Key Qualifications / Experience
- Experience as a Power Trader or Senior Analyst focussed on FTR Trading in energy markets.
- Excellent understanding of electricity markets, transmission rights, congestion management, and power market dynamics.
- Demonstrable track record trading strategies and risk management in N.American power markets.
- Familiarity with energy trading platforms, market data providers, and trading systems.