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Head of Power Trading
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Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-01-16
Listing for:
talisman
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Head of Power Trading
We are seeking a Head of Power Trading to lead a high-performance speculative trading desk within a well-capitalized trading firm. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of strategy, risk, and P&L across North American power markets.
Base pay range$/yr - $/yr
Additional compensation typesAnnual Bonus and Commission
Responsibilities- Lead and scale the power trading desk with a focus on speculative short-term and term trading.
- Develop, implement, and refine trading strategies across ISO markets (PJM, MISO, ERCOT, CAISO, NYISO).
- Manage a team of traders and analysts, ensuring disciplined risk management and strong commercial performance.
- Identify new market opportunities, optimize positions, and drive innovation in trading models and data usage.
- Partner with senior leadership on capital allocation, technology, and growth initiatives.
- Proven track record of strong P&L generation in North American power markets.
- Expertise in physical, term, and virtual power trading.
- Deep understanding of fundamentals, congestion, and ISO market dynamics.
- Strong leadership and mentoring ability with a commercial mindset.
- Entrepreneurial approach suited to a fast-moving, speculative environment.
Executive
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionFinance, Information Technology, and Management
IndustriesSecurities and Commodity Exchanges, Financial Services, and Utilities
Benefits- Medical insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid paternity leave
- Paid maternity leave
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