Trading Analyst; Hybrid to Houston, TX

Position: Trading Analyst (Hybrid to Houston, TX)
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Role Summary:
Our client is seeking a Trading Analyst to join its Analytics team supporting pricing, valuation, risk, and trade development across North American energy markets. This role is well suited for analytically strong candidates with a genuine interest in trading and commercial decision-making, who want to work closely with an active trading desk and deepen their understanding of how analytics inform risk decisions and returns.

While the position does not involve immediate independent risk taking, this is viewed as a longer-term development opportunity, with increased responsibility earned through sustained analytical impact, market insight, and demonstrated judgment over time. The role reports to the Head of Energy Trading and Analytics and is based in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance pricing, valuation, and risk models for power and natural gas products, including exchange-traded instruments, congestion products, load positions, storage, options, and other structured commodity transactions within a systematic analytical framework.
• Apply quantitative analysis, programming, and data analytics to identify, evaluate, and track trading opportunities, including the development of performance measurement and reporting methodologies.
• Build and maintain fundamental supply and demand models for power and natural gas markets at both regional and macro levels, leveraging advanced forecasting techniques and infrastructure intelligence.
• Support analysis across major North American RTO power markets, including PJM, CAISO, NYISO, MISO, SPP, ISO-NE, and ERCOT, as well as North American natural gas markets.
• Assist with daily trading activities, including PnL attribution, risk calculations, trade execution support, and settlement processes.
• Partner closely with IT and other stakeholders on analytical systems, data pipelines, and model enhancement initiatives supporting the Energy Trading business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field required; graduate degree in Quantitative Finance, Econometrics, or similar discipline preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining quantitative models in Python using modern data structures, analytics, and visualization tools (e.g., Pandas, Num Py, scikit-learn, and interactive visualization/dashboard frameworks such as Plotly or Streamlit) in production Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Working knowledge of modern database systems; experience in cloud-based environments using Dev Ops tools such as Git, pipelines, and storage accounts. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure is a plus.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity about markets, strong problem-solving instincts, and a desire to understand how analytical insights translate into trading decisions.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; confident, curious, and creative.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Comfortable working in an open, collaborative office setting.
• One to three years of experience supporting a quantitative analytics environment in the financial sector preferred; experience with energy commodities and power markets strongly preferred.

Estimated Min Rate: $133.00
Estimated Max Rate: $190.00

What's In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh's network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh's extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh's vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.

Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees…