Country United States / US
City HOUSTON
AreaTexas
Workplace location HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA)
Employer company TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc.
Domain Sales
Type of contract Regular position
Experience Minimum 6 years
Context & EnvironmentElectricity sits at the core of the energy transition, and TotalEnergies is rapidly expanding a large, diversified portfolio of renewable and flexible power assets with the ambition to be among the world's leading renewable producers by 2030. The plays a pivotal role in this strategy: it manages market exposures from these assets, supports commercial optimization across the business, and delivers the that informs decision-making company-wide.
ActivitiesWe are seeking a highly analytical and quantitative to join our Power Trading team. In this role, you will contribute directly to trading strategy and portfolio management through rigorous , and the development of dashboards and automated tools that strengthen decision-making across the desk. You will play a central role in building insights, systems, and workflows that enhance commercial performance, with a strong emphasis on , and high-quality analytical problem-solving.
Performance Analysis & Value Creation- Conduct regular ex-post economic performance analyses of renewables assets, PPAs, CCGTs, peakers, and battery portfolios to assess and value drivers.
- Evaluate portfolio profitability drivers and identify across technologies and markets.
- Provide analytical insights and recommendations to traders, originators, and portfolio managers to enhance performance and maximize portfolio value.
- Identify and assess across geographies, technologies, and market exposures.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve reporting tools, dashboards, and performance KPIs that support data-driven decision-making.
Risk Management & Portfolio Optimization- Build and maintain analytical tools in , and Excel to automate reporting and improve accuracy.
- Perform regular risk assessments of power portfolios, including volume risk, cannibalization risk, forecast accuracy, capture ratios, and optimization strategies.
- Analyze hedging strategies, evaluate risk-return trade-offs, and formulate recommendations for traders and senior management.
- Review and challenge optimization algorithms for CCGTs and battery assets across relevant electricity markets.
- Design, implement, and monitor portfolio risk metrics and performance indicators such as , drawdown, Sharpe ratio, and other exposure measures.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work closely with Front Office, Middle Office, energy data management, finance, and IT teams to validate data, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen reporting processes.
- Participate in discussions on , trading strategies, portfolio optimization, and risk management.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Trading Power desks' businesses and stay current on their positions, products, and market activities.
Accountabilities:- Run in-depth and research to measure the performance and risks of TotalEnergies' power trading businesses.
- Present senior management and traders with regular, decision-ready analyses that support the design and management of a profitable, well-balanced portfolio.
- Organize and lead the monthly , ensuring clear insights, accountability, and follow-through on action items.
- Challenge pricing assumptions, hedging strategies, and commercial methodologies to drive stronger, data-backed decision-making across the trading organization.
Candidate Profile- PhD or master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as , or .
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, including roles as a , or .
- Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, with proficiency in and ; experience with Databricks, Power BI, Streamlit, or Dash is a plus.
- Solid knowledge of and familiarity with strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to perform effectively under time pressure.
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