Wholesale Energy Trading Business Analyst

SmartestEnergy

$110K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in energy trading and risk management systems (ETRM) and Distributed Energy Resource Mgmt Systems (DERMS).
  • Experience working in ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, and ISONE markets.
  • Familiarity with Renewable Energy Credit (RECs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).
  • Proven leadership in qualified scheduling entity (QSE) services for ERCOT and market participant services in PJM and NYISO.
  • Strong analytical thinking and strategic mindset in aligning business with technology solutions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the analysis and support of energy systems to meet business requirements.
  • Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for energy systems.
  • Oversee management and maintenance of system reference data ensuring accuracy.
  • Develop and execute sophisticated data migration and transformation processes.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of integrations between energy systems and applications.
  • Implement system enhancements and upgrades to improve functionality.
  • Monitor market conditions and ensure compliance with trading regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for global career advancement and exploration of new markets.
  • Inclusive and diverse work culture.
  • Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations during the application process.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Senior Wholesale Energy Systems Analyst plays a critical role in analyzing, optimizing, and managing energy systems to support trading and risk management activities relying on high level of understanding of trading and risk management practices.

In this role, you will be involved with the following:

Advanced System Analysis and Support:
  • Lead the analysis and support of energy systems to ensure they meet complex business requirements and operate efficiently
  • Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting for energy systems

Strategic Data Management:
  • Oversee the management and maintenance of system reference data, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
  • Develop and execute sophisticated data migration and transformation processes

Integration and Development Leadership:
  • Lead the development and maintenance of integrations between energy systems and other business applications
  • Implement and oversee system enhancements and upgrades to improve functionality and performance

Collaboration and Documentation:
  • Work closely with senior business analysts, traders, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and technical specifications

Risk Management and Compliance:
  • Monitor and report on market conditions and trends to support advanced risk management strategies
  • Ensure compliance with energy trading regulations and standards


To be successful in this role, you are likely to have the following skills/experience:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Experience: 7+ years
  • Extensive experience in developing, configuring and supporting Energy Trading and risk management systems (ETRM) and Distributed Energy Resource Mgmt Systems (DERMS), preferably within the ERCOT, PJM, NYISO and ISONE markets
  • Experience supporting Renewable Energy Credit (RECs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
  • Experience leading qualified scheduling entity (QSE) services for ERCOT and/or market participant services in PJM and NYISO

Business Domain Knowledge: Ability to communicate effectively with Traders, Risk Managers, and Schedulers.

Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex problems, break them down into manageable components, and derive meaningful insights to support decision-making processes.

Strategic Mindset: A forward-thinking approach to aligning business objectives with technology solutions, anticipating future challenges.

Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas, requirements, and recommendations clearly and persuasively.

Note: This position is NOT eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Department IT & Change Locations SmartestEnergy US - Houston Area, SmartestEnergy US - New York City Office, SmartestEnergy US - Syracuse Office Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary $110,000 - $150,000 Employment type Full-time

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