What are the responsibilities and job description for the U.S. Energy Market Trading & Strategy Expert position at EcoFlow?
About Us:
- EcoFlow was born out of the dream of a group of battery engineers in 2017. Amid the global transition towards renewable energy, we lead the way forward with industry-leading portable power products, solar technology, and smart home energy solutions.
- EcoFlow Europe is now actively participating in the innovation of residential energy storage and use technology, bringing Smart, Flexible and Reliable residential power solutions to thousands of homes.
Our Vision:
Our vision is to power a new world. It's a call to the future - an aspirational, technology-driven, eco-friendly future shared by everyone.
Our Mission:
Our mission from day one is to provide smart and eco-friendly energy solutions for individuals, families, and society at large. We are, were, and will continue to be a reliable and trusted energy companion for users around the world.
Your career with us:
At EcoFlow, we are all innovators with a diverse set of backgrounds, skill sets, interests and needs, united in the mission to Power a New World. At EcoFlow, you will:
- Find reliable peers, savvy mentors and see new career perspectives;
- Meet new challenges, solution possibilities and chances to show yourself;
- See wider, grow faster and to be outstanding.
We're now looking for an Energy Market Trading & Strategy Expert. This position is a full-time, remote/position.
Responsibilities:
1. Energy Market Rules & Policy Interpretation
- Master the market structure and trading rules of the 7 major U.S. Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs/ISOs), with a focus on core markets including PJM, CAISO, ERCOT, NYISO and MISO. Conduct in-depth analysis of day-ahead/real-time energy markets, ancillary service markets, capacity markets, and Financial Transmission Rights (FTR) trading mechanisms.
- Track real-time changes in regulations by FERC and state-level authorities. Analyze policy impacts on renewable energy integration, electricity pricing mechanisms, and subsidy policies, and deliver compliance and opportunity analysis reports.
- Compare rule differences across regional markets to provide decision support for the company’s project site selection and market entry strategies.
2. Trading Strategy Formulation & Execution
- Develop full-scenario trading strategies covering long-term/medium-term contracts, spot trading, and ancillary services. Optimize trading portfolios to balance revenue and risk.
- Analyze supply-demand dynamics and electricity price fluctuation trends to anticipate market opportunities and enhance trading profitability.
3. Business Empowerment
- Collaborate with product and sales teams to translate market rules and trading experience into commercial value, supporting the model design of innovative businesses.
- Summarize market trading methodologies, build a U.S. power market knowledge base, provide rule training and trading support for internal teams, and improve cross-departmental collaboration efficiency.
Qualification:
1. Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree or above. Preferred majors include Power System and Automation, Energy Economics, Financial Engineering, International Trade, and other related fields.
2. Core Experience
- 3 years of hands-on experience in the U.S. Energy market trading, with a proven track record of independently managing RTO/ISO market trading .
- In-depth grasp of U.S. energy market trading rules and proficiency in the operation mechanisms of energy markets, ancillary service markets, and capacity markets.
- Experience in RECs is a plus.
3. Professional Competencies
- Strong quantitative analysis skills, with the ability to independently conduct market modeling and strategy optimization.
- Proficiency in U.S. energy market settlement rules, with high financial acumen and cost control awareness. Capable of accurately calculating trading revenues and risk exposure.
- Cross-cultural communication skills to engage with U.S. market partners and regulatory authorities. English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing (fluent working language).
4. Competency Requirements
- Sharp market insight and rapid decision-making ability under pressure to respond promptly to market fluctuations and policy changes.
- Rigorous logical thinking and attention to detail to ensure trading compliance and data accuracy.
- Strong results orientation, excellent teamwork, and cross-departmental promotion capabilities. Ability to translate professional knowledge into commercial outcomes.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary package;
- Travel allowance according to company policy;
- A positive and warm team with transparent information transferring;
- Clear career development path.
Why EcoFlow:
"EcoFlow is among a number of tech startups that have a particular strength that can make them competitive on the global stage."----Bloomberg
"The EcoFlow BLADE represents a new generation of mowers that dispense with the need for an electronic fence."----The Wall Street Journal
"The product was impressively well designed back then and the company’s products have only gotten better."----Forbes
We are looking forward for your joining!
Website: https://www.ecoflow.com/
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