Power and Gas Trader

SmartestEnergy

. Ensure internal and external customers receive price competitiveness and outstanding customer service .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ERCOT power market fundamentals and trading strategies, with a strong focus on risk management and compliance. Proven ability to achieve trading P&L targets while maintaining high standards of conduct and customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ERCOT Power Market FundamentalsTrading Analytics DevelopmentRisk Management ComplianceBilateral Transactions ExperienceTechnical Analysis Fluency

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Hard Skills

Power Trading StrategiesGas Trading StrategiesHedging TechniquesTrading P&L ManagementWholesale Market AnalysisCommodity PricingRetail Customer Hedge Book ManagementMarket Risk AssessmentETRM Trade EntryBid/Mid/Offer Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationInfluencingJudgment in High-Pressure SituationsNumeracyBig Picture Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Trading Control ProceduresWholesale Analytics ToolsRisk Framework Systems

Industry Keywords

U.S. Energy MarketsCommodity MarketsRetail TradingMarket ParticipantsCustomer Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure internal and external customers receive price competitiveness and outstanding customer service
Support SmartestEnergy’s wider business plan by overseeing hedging and risk management of market-price exposure from core customer retail business activities
Create, manage, and execute power and gas trading strategies in the ERCOT region
Deliver relevant profit targets while operating within risk limits and maintaining a high standard of conduct
Effectively hedge the Retail Customer Hedge Book within the company risk framework
Comply with risk limits, credit and collateral use policies, and trading control procedures
Achieve annual Trading P&L targets, including customer hedging profitability and proprietary trading P&L
Specify and contribute to the development of Trading Analytics tools and reports
Develop ERCOT bid/mid/offer wholesale marks
Issue retail commodity offer curves and ad-hoc power plant offtake prices
Develop and maintain key relationships with market participants to support trading activities
Access Wholesale Analytics support for trading strategies, ETRM trade entry, and market information
Report to the Head of Trading in the Wholesale Group

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3-5 years in U.S. energy or commodity markets as a Trader conducting bilateral transactions in ERCOT, or similar role
Additional experience in the broader commodity retail, trading analytics, and market risk space desired
Thorough knowledge of ERCOT power market fundamentals
Fluent in Technical Analysis
Deep understanding of commodity market participants and their purchase/sales requirements
Demonstrated ability to understand the needs of Originators, Retail Sales Teams, and customers
Highly numerate and quick thinking
Good judgement in high-pressure, fast-paced, high-value situations
Robust integrity of conduct
Ability to effectively influence, collaborate, and prioritize
Ability to see the 'big picture' in deals involving multiple stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process
Global career opportunities
Opportunity to contribute and make an impact every day