Capital Power
Energy
EnergyTrader
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“Energy Trader at Capital Power. Skills: quantitative-driven long-term congestion strategies, risk management, data analysis, energy trading. managing the quantitative-driven long-term congestion strategies. Building, developing and deploying long-term congestion strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
consistent value creation
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving skills
legally eligible to work in Canada, education verification, reference checks, criminal record check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, finance, economics, engineering, or related quantitative field, Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, quantitative background
Nice to Have
5+ years of experience in energy trading, analytics, or power/gas markets, Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python preferred), Experience with ETRM systems and ISO scheduling platforms, Knowledge of renewable integration and congestion management strategies, Experience with industry-specific modelling tools, Proficiency with cloud-based tools such as databricks and snowflake, Proven track record of consistent value creation
What You'll Do.
managing the quantitative-driven long-term congestion strategies
developing and deploying long-term congestion strategies
Supporting and advising the greater team on congestion exposures around our generation portfolio
Track exposure and report P&L to management
and recommendations to senior trading leadership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaise with the Risk, Credit and other internal teams; Collaborate with other traders and originators to identify opportunities and optimize positions
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
**A little about Capital Power** Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to _Powering Change by Changing Power_. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America. Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our [North Star](http://www.capitalpower.com/who-we-are/). With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America! **Your Opportunity** One Permanent Full Time Position. The Energy Trader in the Congestion Team is responsible for managing the quantitative-driven long-term congestion strategies to support Capital Power’s trading desk. Reporting to the Head Trader, Congestion & MISO, this role will support both asset optimization and speculative trading operations of the greater portfolio. The ideal candidate is highly quantitative with a commercial mindset and has a proven track record of deploying risk. **You will contribute to our team by:** * Building, developing and deploying long-term congestion strategies. * Supporting and advising the greater team on congestion exposures around our generation portfolio. * Liaise with the Risk, Credit and other internal teams. * Collaborate with other traders and originators to identify opportunities and optimize positions. * Track exposure and report P&L to management. * Provide insight, scenario analysis, and recommendations to senior trading leadership. * Adhere to Capital Power's risk policies and regulatory requirements. **Must-haves:** * Bachel
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