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Trader Senior
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$155K/yr - $238K/yr
7+ years expENGIE North America is leading the Zero-Carbon Transition, and they are seeking a Senior Trader to manage Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) trading activities. The role involves market-making, risk management, and strategic optimization of REC portfolios, ensuring compliance with best practices and zero-carbon objectives.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary dedicated market maker in voluntary and compliance REC markets for internal and external customers, particularly supporting the Supply business
Ability to make competitive REC markets and provide market access to affiliate companies
Ensure all transactions are accurate, transparent, and compliant with ENGIE best practices
Manage risk of EEMNA REC positions across all relevant markets
Identify optimization opportunities within the REC portfolio/inventory and broader market
Provide insights and analysis into REC market fundamentals to inform trading strategies
Originate REC Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and collaborate with Origination and Power desks on structuring PPAs
Work effectively with back-office teams to streamline processes and implement improvements
Execute trades in compliance with Credit and Legal requirements
Provide regulatory insights on impacts to compliance and voluntary markets
Ensure adherence to all regulatory and product compliance requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in which you completed courses in business, economics, STEM or any related disciplines
Minimum of 7 years of REC trading or relevant experience (e.g., carbon credits, renewable fuels)
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Clear and effective communicator with ability to engage in dialogue and debate with senior stakeholders
Ability to work autonomously and lead cross-functional teams
Proficiency in trading and ETRM systems and advanced Excel
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex analyses and defend recommendations to senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement
Analytical profile, ability to provide precise and solid insights, identify causes and conditions, structure action plans, and propose and defend those to the leadership
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy and limited oversight
Team player comfortable operating in matrixed structure and managing stakeholder expectations
Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to develop cogent reasoning to defend analyses and perspectives
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
ESPP
Generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
Supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
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