Use fundamental analysis techniques to support trading and origination decisions
Research and understand the fundamentals drivers related to supply/demand/transmission in the context of medium and long term modeling focused on developing forward pricing views
Monitor market developments in market design/regulatory issues that could impact prices
Liaison with external vendors and extract best practice market intelligence
Maintain and execute models capable of zonal and nodal market simulations (DAYZER, PROMOD, PowerWorld, Plexos)
Occasionally produce client facing research for client presentations
Work collaboratively with other natural gas and power analysts
Required Skills:
BA in Engineering/Computer Science/Mathematics/Economics/Econometrics required, Masters/PhD preferred
8+ Years of experience of Power Fundamentals work within an energy trading environment
Must be able to develop Fundamental views that will be translated into profitable trades
Comfort level with technology based research given the ability to manage multiple high priority tasks
Proficiency with typical Microsoft Office applications
5+ years of experience with at least one of the following applications:
Dayzer, UPlan, ProMod, Powerworld and Aurora
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relations at multiple levels and across teams
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
Ability to filter multiple perspectives for commercially actionable intelligence
Demonstrated understanding of power fundamentals
Qualifications:
15+ years of experience in a related role
Advance statistics and data analysis background, with modelling capabilities, and spreadsheet oversight greatly preferred
Proven success with a programing background in one or more programming languages, including: Q/KDB, Python, R
Demonstrated ability to conduct own research, evaluate proof of concepts / prototypes, articulate ideas and deliver presentations
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Attention to Detail and Accuracy
Proven ability to manage to deadlines
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
Institutional TradingFull timeHouston Texas United States$200,000.00 - $300,000.00