Trading Associate

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Trading Associate

We’re working with a leading US power trading platform expanding its financial power trading capability across ERCOT and PJM. This role sits close to the trading desk and focuses on congestion, nodal pricing, and derivatives in US power markets.

Trading Associate Responsibilities:

  • Support financial power trading across ERCOT / PJM
  • Analyze and trade FTRs, nodal congestion, and term structures
  • Assist with hedging strategies used by hedge funds and proprietary trading desks
  • Model power prices, congestion, and spreads across key nodes and hubs
  • Execute and support trades in power derivatives, including swaps and options
  • Work with ICE and other commodity exchanges on cleared products
  • Partner closely with traders on risk management and portfolio optimization

Trading Associate Requirements

  • Experience in US power markets (ERCOT, PJM strongly preferred)
  • Hands-on exposure to FTRs, congestion, or nodal pricing
  • Understanding of power derivatives, swaps, and options
  • Background in commodity trading, power, or energy analytics
  • Familiarity with ICE or cleared commodity products
  • Strong analytical mindset; Python experience a plus