Power Trading Analyst

Posted 14 Days Ago
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Dallas, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
The Power Trading Analyst conducts market analysis, develops forecasting models, monitors market conditions, supports traders, and provides trade recommendations based on analytical findings.
Summary Generated by Built In

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.  

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment. 

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough short- and long-term market analysis, leveraging large datasets to inform trading decisions and identify potential risks and opportunities.

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance forecasting models for pricing, congestion, system load, and other market-related factors using Excel, Python, SQL, and other relevant tools.

  • Generate and assess various forward-looking scenarios, including localized congestion and abnormal market events, to create edge case strategies.

  •  Monitor real-time market conditions, identify emerging patterns, and provide actionable insights and recommendations to traders.

  • Work closely with traders, offering up-to-date market insights, and providing backup support by transacting, monitoring positions, and submitting trades on weekends when required.

  • Prepare and deliver detailed market analysis reports or dashboards, ensuring that traders have the most relevant and accurate information.

  • Gather, clean, and manage extensive datasets, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data used in models and analysis.

  • Create and maintain tools, models, and reports to support trading activities utilizing Excel, SQL, Python, and other external APIs.

  • Offer strategic trade recommendations based on a deep understanding of market fundamentals and analytics, contributing to the trading desk's overall performance.

  • Support market operations.

  • Schedule Assets, virtual trading, and PTPs with objective of optimizing DA/RT, Basis and revenue outcomes.

  • Track and analyze weather forecasts, determine impact to LRE portfolio and develop actionable trading strategies.  

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    Support Origination and Development, supplying long-term price forecasts and scenario analysis.

Qualifications:

  • 2-4 years of experience as an Analyst or Junior Trader on a Power Trading desk, with a proven track record in transactional support and market analysis.

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, Excel (including VBA) strongly recommended, Tableau, and power flow modeling tools such as Pro-Mod and Power World.

  • Strong understanding of transmission grids, power flows, virtual trading, and FTR auctions, particularly across PJM, ERCOT, and CAISO.

  • Critical thinker with strong analytical abilities, capable of identifying risk mitigation strategies and enhancing revenue through data-driven decisions.

  • Effective communicator with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into actionable insights for traders.

  • Ability to work under pressure, think creatively, and provide weekend support when needed.

Physical Demands:
  • This position will travel 20% of time

  • Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes.

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.
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The Company
HQ: Dallas, Texas
357 Employees

What We Do

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a leading renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 24 renewable energy facilities across nine states totaling about 2,500 megawatts of generating capacity. LRE is actively developing and contracting new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with 1.9 gigawatts contracted and 20 gigawatts under development and construction spanning over 100 projects. LRE is committed to providing long-term, sustainable energy solutions across all its projects that benefit its community partners while protecting and enhancing the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans with C$121 billion in net assets (as of December 31, 2021). For more information, visit www.leewardenergy.com.

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