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Power Trader

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Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026
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Job details:
Step onto a top-tier merchant energy trading desk where you'll drive real P&L on physical and financial power markets, with strong base pay, a discretionary performance bonus, and genuine autonomy on a lean, high-caliber team.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brad Trombly
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Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 per year


A bit about us:

A leading global commodities merchant trading across physical and financial energy markets, including power, natural gas, oil, and emissions. Known for disciplined risk management, deep market infrastructure expertise, and a culture built on integrity and accountability.


Why join us?

Competitive base salary discretionary performance bonus
Seat at a well-capitalized, established merchant trading platform with global market reach
Direct exposure to physical and financial power markets with real trading authority
Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k)
Collaborative, high-caliber trading floor culture


Job Details

Execute physical and financial power trades across regional ISO/RTO markets
Develop and manage trading strategies to capture value across day-ahead, real-time, and forward power markets
Monitor market fundamentals (weather, load, generation, transmission constraints) to inform trading decisions
Manage position risk and P&L within defined risk limits and mandates
Collaborate with scheduling, risk management, and origination teams on deal structuring and execution
Maintain and build relationships with counterparties, ISOs, and market participants
Ensure accurate and timely trade capture, confirmation, and settlement processes
Stay current on regulatory developments (FERC, NERC, ISO tariffs) affecting power markets

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