PJM trader
Position Overview:
One of our top clients is seeking a skilled and motivated PJM Power Trader to join their trading desk. The successful candidate will be responsible for commercial trades, asset management, retail supply trading, and portfolio optimization. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage market insights, analytical skills, and strategic thinking to navigate the complexities of the energy market and drive profitable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute asset backed trades for a retail portfolio in the PJM power market including optimization strategies, hedging solutions, and maximize profitability
- Monitor market trends, analyze fundamental and technical data, and identify hedging and optimization strategies
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate market exposure and ensure compliance with trading limits and regulations
- Analyze power market fundamentals, including supply-demand dynamics, transmission constraints, and pricing mechanisms
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is a plus
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in power trading, preferably within the PJM market. Experience with other energy markets is also valuable.
- Commercial trading and Asset Management experience is required
- Proven track record of successful trading performance, with a focus on risk management and profitability
- Proficiency in utilizing trading platforms, analytical tools, and programming languages (e.g., Python, R) for quantitative analysis and modeling preferred but not required
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