Senior Energy Trading Quantitative Analyst - Hybrid; Houston, TX

Enel is seeking a Senior Energy Trading Quantitative Analyst in a hybrid role based in Houston, TX. The position involves supporting the short-term trading desk by developing bidding strategies, conducting market analysis, and creating automated reporting tools. Candidates should have experience with programming languages like Python and SQL, knowledge of electricity markets, and strong analytical skills. The role emphasizes teamwork, proactivity, and effective communication.
Position: Senior Energy Trading Quantitative Analyst - Hybrid (Houston, TX) Location: Texas Who We Are: Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions. As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada. For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas. We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term - one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together. The Opportunity: The Senior Analyst will be responsible for supporting the short-term trading desk, with a focus on BESS. Namely, developing bidding strategies, maintaining reporting and performing market fundamental modeling and analysis. What You'll Do at Enel North America: * Research and modelling of electricity market supply, demand and grid congestion fundamentals for daily trading. * Develop, own, and distribute automated analysis and reporting tools * Build market analysis and modeling to support effective BESS bidding/optimization strategies * Work with the short-term trading group to create and analyze daily strategies across all ISO markets (primary market is ERCOT, with SPP and PJM as a plus) * Data mining and analysis to identify commercial opportunities * Support management of short term trading opportunities and pricing structured products (e.g. Tolling agreements) Who You Are: * Experience with advanced programming languages (e.g. Python & SQL) and preferably with AI technology * Experience with common Python libraries for data analysis and modeling (Pandas, Num Py, Sci Py, Keras, Tensor Flow, Matplotlib, Bokeh, Plotly etc.) * Experience with relational database platforms (Oracle, Snowflake) * Experience with establishing and maintaining API connections (send and receive) * Experience with forecasting techniques and handling large, complex time-series data sets * Team-oriented and collaborative * Must be effective working in a fast-paced team environment, and able to see projects through to completion * Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a group * Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required * Demonstrates creativity, and independent thought when solving problems * Good understanding of business processes and data management * Knowledge of US Electricity markets and power systems - experience with one or more ISO markets preferred. What You've Accomplished: * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics or a related quantitative discipline * 3+ years of relevant experience in electricity markets in an analytical or trader role * Master's degree preferred Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility - If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact What Enel North America Offers You: * Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance. * Benefits are effective as of day one! * Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include: * 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits. *…