Real Time Trader - ERCOT

EDF Trading North America, LLC is a major participant in wholesale energy markets and delivers customized energy solutions for our customers.

We operate in every market and provide coast to coast coverage of financial and physical products in power, natural gas and NGLs, environmental products and financial crude oil products.  We provide our customers with products and services that deliver access to markets, optimize their energy portfolio, hedge risk and manage assets.  Our Wholesale Business operates throughout the value chain in the North American wholesale power markets and we are one of the leading wholesale natural gas marketers. Additionally, we provide environmental, congestion management and value added derivative products.  With extensive pipeline agreements, we can manage natural gas offtakes, deliveries, capacities and supply anywhere across the continent. 

EDF Trading North America, LLC is part of the EDF Group, a global leader in low-carbon energies. 

Job Description:

The Real Time Trader will support the ERCOT desk in managing the power needs for our customers. This position is responsible for tagging, scheduling, and mitigating risks on the ERCOT power grid. This role works a DuPont schedule, which requires working day shifts and night shifts.

The Real Time Trader will support the ERCOT desk in managing the power needs for our customers. This position is responsible for trading, scheduling, and mitigating risks on the ERCOT power grid. This role works a DuPont schedule, which requires working day shifts and night shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Manage/mitigate risk for the asset owners
• Capture market opportunities based on real-time positions and analysis of market conditions
• Conduct real-time trading and scheduling for purchases and sales of energy and ancillary services
• Build relationships with market participants
• Communication of real-time market information to energy managers as well as cash and term traders
• Maintain regulatory requirements with FERC and communicate directly with the ERCOT ISO
• Proficiently collects, queries, organizes, and manipulates large amounts of data in Excel and accurately presents analytical results
• Prioritize deliverables and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines

Requirements & Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree, a focus in Finance or Engineering preferred
• A minimum of (2) years of experience in the energy power sector is required; Real Time trading/operations experience preferred
• Experience with a variety of power markets preferred, including PJM, MISO, NYISO, NEPOOL, IMO, ERCOT, CAISO and WECC.
• Familiarity with emergency response procedures, including alternative work sites
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required with experience or knowledge of three-part communication preferred.
• Basic analytical skills required for pricing, risk assessment, and transaction structuring
• Professional judgment and sensitivity necessary to earn client and co-worker confidence.

Note: EDF is an EEO employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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