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Paritas Recruitment

Senior Power Trader

Paritas Recruitment, Houston, Texas, us, 77001


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 InterconnectExpertise in trading

heat rates, locational spreads, and time spreadsExperience 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 packageA 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.