Head of Power Trading Job New York New York USA,Finance & Banking

Location: New York

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.

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.

Experience

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.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Securities and Commodity Exchanges, Financial Services, and Utilities

Benefits

Medical insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave

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