Roles & Responsibilities
Leading and managing trading operations, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. requires a blend of experience, knowledge, and skills in the energy market.
Responsibilities and Requirements
- Directing Operations : The director oversees the company's intermediate and long-term power or fuel trading.
- Strategy Development : Developing hedging strategies to maximize the organization's profitability.
- Policy and Compliance : The role involves creating policies and procedures for trading processes to ensure they align with established standards and regulations.
- Team Management : Managing a departmental function, setting goals, and approving policies within sub-functions are essential managerial tasks.
Qualifications
Education : A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is generally required.Experience : An extensive managerial background, typically 10+ years of industry experience directly related to energy commodities trading, is necessary to effectively lead trading operations.Knowledge and Skills : A deep understanding of energy commodities (natural gas, power, renewables, oil, etc.) and trading mechanics (futures, derivatives, swaps, and options) is crucial. Strong analytical and communication skills are also important2.Specific Skills : Depending on the company's focus, specific expertise, such as ERCOT trading, may be required4.Industry Trends : Staying updated on market reforms and policy changes is essential for making informed trading decisions.Tell employers what skills you have
Hedging
Derivatives
Strategy Development
Natural Gas
Strategy
Fuel Trading
Compliance
Team Management
Communication Skills
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