Sales Trader - Renewable Energy

The AES Corporation is seeking a Sales Trader for Renewable Energy in Indianapolis, IN. This role involves trading natural gas, conducting market analysis, executing procurement strategies, and ensuring timely trade entries. Candidates should have a BA/BS in relevant fields and 1-3 years of experience in energy trading. AES is a leading company in renewable energy with a commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 , we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

Our Natural Gas Coordinator will work in a dynamic and high responsibility trading environment. You will have the opportunity to be in a visible position entailing considerable interaction with the front, middle and back office groups. You will collect economic and financial information specific to a commodity market, conduct market sector or statistical analysis, interpret key market data elements into useful business information, and execute trading strategies. Responsible for the implementation, and execution of competitive procurement and transportation strategies for natural gas.

Writes and issues solicitations for natural gas and natural gas transportation services, evaluates proposals and executes purchases.

Ensure trades are entered timely and gas is scheduled on pipelines accurately

Manage gas position with a forward-looking mindset

Works as an intermediary between AESI natural gas plants and natural gas pipelines, utilities, and suppliers to ensure reliability of fuel supply.

Available on evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to manage gas position.

Support market-based asset valuation studies, regional power market assessments, price, and volatility analyses.

Utilizes ETRM to validate commercial decisions and assists in modeling decisions to improve visibility and transparency for market changes impacting businesses.

Support data aggregation efforts each morning to implement approved day ahead trading strategies across the asset fleet

Validate short-term model output and leverage this for position management

Capture market opportunities based on real-time positions and analysis of market conditions

Leverages broad scope of knowledge when performing analysis on data sets.

Conducts research including identifying data, data input, and statistical analysis of results and creates and maintains data analysis and reports.

Responds to internal requests from other functions for data and analysis.

BA/BS in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Business, and/or related field of study preferred. 1-3 years of experience in energy trading, scheduling or experience as supporting front office/desk analyst
• Knowledge of wholesale electricity and natural gas markets ; trading background a plus.
• Displays well-rounded communication skills that implement good listening techniques, clear, concise writing style; AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.