Graduate Rotational Analyst, Power Trading to Origination Job at NRG, Houston, TX

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  • NRG
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

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Job Summary: 

The West Power Commercial Operations Desk is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the team and support commercial operations in the CAISO, the western US and Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a broad range of activities, including wholesale pricing; customer reporting; scheduling; market analysis; modelling; and research. This role in intended to provide the foundation for high performers to advance into a power trading career path. 

 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Manage pre-scheduling, tie-outs and NERC e-tagging for WECC physical power transactions 
  • Assist with CAISO Congestion Revenue Right (CRR) allocation and auction processes 
  • Develop comprehensive models to analyze commodity markets, price new business opportunities and advise customers 
  • Identify opportunities for new business with wholesale counterparties including Community Choice Aggregations (CCAs), utilities as well as other wholesale energy companies 
  • Manage and validate short-term CCA forecasts and position reports 
  • Assist Regulatory and Compliance Teams as required to ensure a prompt and comprehensive response to regulatory developments as well as timely compliance to existing regulations 
  • Provide research as needed to identify possible strategic business opportunities 

 

Working Conditions: 

  • Open office environment 
  • Evening and weekend work may be required based on business needs 

 

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Bachelors Degree preferably in Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields from an accredited college or university 
  • 0-3 years of related experience 
  • An understanding of physical and financial power markets 
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills 
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adhere to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail 
  • Strong spreadsheet, programming, and presentation skills 
  • Must be a creative thinker with strong investigative and analytical skills 
  • Statistical proficiency 
  • Strong interpersonal skills 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Proficient coder of SQL, and an object-oriented programming language (Ruby, Python, VBA) 
  • Advanced quantitative degree preferably in Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields from an accredited college or university 

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Afternoon shift

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