Job Description

Charles Levick have partnered with a global Energy Trading business, We have been commissioned to find a highly motivated FTR Trader as they continue to expand their ever growing team. You will be focusing on virtual trading opportunities across PJM, MISO, and ERCOT. The role centers on identifying inefficiencies in market pricing and transmission flows, capitalizing on congestion trends, and optimizing nodal strategies to drive consistent returns. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement virtual trading strategies using day-ahead versus real-time market signals, targeting value from locational pricing differences. Analyze grid conditions, including transmission constraints, generation patterns, and load shifts, to inform trading decisions. Monitor real-time and forward-looking market indicators such as LMP trends, grid outages, and planned transmission upgrades. Maintain and enhance models for forecasting congestion and price divergence, leveraging both internal tools and ISO-provided data. Collaborate with quantitative analysts and technology developers to iterate on trading logic and analytical platforms. Track portfolio performance against capital allocation targets and market benchmarks. Qualifications & Skills At least 2 years of experience in virtual or congestion trading within organized power markets, such as PJM, MISO, ERCOT, or NYISO. Strong foundational knowledge of U.S. power market operations, including dispatch logic, nodal pricing, and the interaction between day-ahead and real-time markets. Comfort working with market data sets from ISOs/RTOs, with the ability to extract insights quickly and under time constraints. Hands-on experience using analytical tools such as Python, SQL, or R; strong Excel capabilities expected. Solid understanding of market mechanisms that influence congestion pricing, such as outage timing, unit commitments, and topology changes. Exposure to FTR or TCR products is beneficial If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in one of most innovative trading firms globally, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks, Ashdon

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