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Power Trader, Canada

Power Trader, Canada

CB CanadaCalgary, Alberta, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$145,000.00 yearly
Job description

At NRG, we’re bringing the power of energy to people and organizations by putting customers at the center of everything we do. We generate electricity and provide energy solutions and natural gas to millions of customers through our diverse portfolio of retail brands. A Fortune 500 company, operating in the United States and Canada, NRG delivers innovative solutions while advocating for competitive energy markets and customer choice, working towards a sustainable energy future. More information is available at http : / / www.nrg.com">

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Job Summary :

Candidate will be responsible for a variety of portfolio management and trading initiatives for the Canada Power Trading Group.  Specifically, the position will be responsible for assisting in the management of Canada retail portfolios; the pricing, analysis, and trading of Alberta and Ontario positions; assisting sales and pricing teams with modeling and market information, and pricing and modelling of structure deals with Origination.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

  • Manage retail sales portfolios with hedging strategies.
  • Manage the pricing, analysis, and trading related to the Alberta and Ontario power markets and positions.
  • Work with pricing to develop and maintain retail pricing models.
  • Work with Mid-Office to verify daily P&L and position movement.
  • Help grow the Canadian trading business in general
  • Work with other members of the desk to share market knowledge and views in an effort to look for opportunities and / or develop new strategies.
  • Trade short term cash markets to help optimize portfolios.
  • Work with the desk and Origination to price and manage structured deals brought in by Origination
  • Develop, maintain, and update various reports as needed by the group and desk to provide detailed information and analysis to assist the desk and other groups.

Working Conditions :

  • Open office environment
  • Overtime required as business needs dictate
  • Minimum Requirements :

  • Proficient coder of SQL, and an object-oriented programming language (Ruby, Python, VBA).
  • Advanced quantitative degree, preferably in Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience trading financial and physical power markets, preferably Ontario and Alberta.
  • Strong analytical skills with strong IT and / or data management skills.
  • Statistical proficiency
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Proficiency using the coding language – R.
  • Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Ability to work with customers and people at all levels of the organization.
  • Team player with ability to take initiative and work independently.
  • Flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
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