Vistra Corp.

Senior Trading Analyst

Vistra Corp.$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Training in finance, economics, engineering, data science, mathematics or statistics.
  • Proficiency in Python programming and software development experience preferred.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in trading, quantitative analysis, or operations research within commodity trading.
  • Experience in algorithm design, quantitative analysis, and advanced modeling, including machine learning and AI implementations.
  • Deep expertise in energy markets with strong familiarity in trading commodities and interpreting market risks.

Responsibilities

  • Develop analytics models to enhance trading strategies and operational efficiency.
  • Conduct data analysis to uncover trading opportunities and market trends.
  • Create and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor trading KPIs.
  • Stay informed on market trends, regulatory changes, and technology in energy trading.
  • Conduct market research and prepare reports for stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with analysts, IT, traders, and commercial teams to align analytics with business goals.
  • Participate in meetings to contribute to trading strategy development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a dynamic and cutting-edge sector of energy trading.
  • Engagement with a collaborative team of experienced analysts and traders.
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development.
  • Potential to directly impact trading performance and company P&L initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Analytics Support:
• Develop and deploy analytics models to support trading strategies and improve operational efficiencies
• Conduct data analysis to identify potential trading opportunities and market trends
• Create and maintain reports and dashboards to track KPIs and trading metrics

Market Research:
• Stay updated with market trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in the energy trading sector
• Conduct market research and prepare reports for internal stakeholders
• Assist in preparing market reports and communicating analytical findings to various stakeholders

Collaboration:
• Work closely with other analysts, IT, traders, and other Commercial stakeholders to align analytics initiatives with business priorities
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of trading strategies

Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team to support decision-making processes

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements
• Training in finance, economics, engineering, data science, mathematics and statistics
• Proficiency in coding with Python and, ideally, experience in software development.
• Proven experience in algo design, quantitative analysis, and advanced modeling including implementation of machine learning and AI solutions
• 3+ years of relevant work experience (ideally on a trading desk, in quantitative analysis or operations research within a commodity trading context).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior analysts and traders.
• Deep expertise in energy markets, including a strong familiarity with trading commodities and interpreting market, credit, and operational risks across multiple commodities and assets. Demonstrated commitment to staying updated with market trends and developments.

Key Metrics
• Measurable improvements in trading performance through the effective use of analytics models
• Contribution to targeted P&L outcomes by identifying and capitalizing on trading opportunities
• Effective team collaboration and continuous learning and development

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Job Family
Trading

Company
Luminant Energy Company LLC

Locations
Irving, Texas

Texas

About Vistra Corp.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Based in Irving, Texas, Vistra is a leader in the energy transformation with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. In the 2020 Forbes Global 2000, Vistra Energy was ranked as the 756th-largest public company in the world. The company owns the Moss Landing Power Plant in California which currently contains the largest battery energy storage system in the world. In 2016, Texas Competitive Electric Holdings, parent company of TXU Energy and Luminant, emerged from Chapter 11. TCEH was then rebranded as Vistra Energy. Vistra acquired Dynegy in 2018. In 2019, Ambit Energy was acquired, resulting in a 32% residential market share in ERCOT, with NRG Energy as its largest competitor. It also acquired Crius Energy in 2019.
Learn more about Vistra Corp.
Size
5,060 employees
Market Cap
$9,272
Industry
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