Asset Trader I

The Asset Trader I position at ACCIONA Energy USA involves optimizing project performance and developing bidding strategies for renewable energy assets. Responsibilities include executing transactions, managing risk exposure, and analyzing market fundamentals. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic trading environment. ACCIONA is a leading renewable energy company with global operations.
ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria. Acciona Power Marketing is responsible for maximizing revenues from the operating and development fleet of generation assets while originating innovative structures to meet customer demand. Power Marketing is the commercial interface to the marketplace and is charged with mitigating portfolio risk while being opportunistic in the market to add value to the company. The Asset Trader I will play a key role in optimizing project performance, from strategic planning through real-time execution. This includes developing and implementing bidding and dispatch strategies, executing transactions across multiple market channels, and managing risk exposure to ensure efficient asset optimization. Job Description Responsibilities: Develop hedging and optimization strategies for the merchant fleet of renewable assets. Partner with junior traders to create daily optimization plan, execution of bidding strategies and scheduling of power. Execute through all channels of the market including bilateral, exchanges, and OTC brokers. Assess portfolio exposures such as intermittency and basis risk to suggest operational / hedging strategies to mitigate market exposure. Work with third party providers where needed to deploy optimization strategies for energy storage portfolio. Perform analyses of grid operations, congestion, power flows, weather, generation and transmission outages, and other market fundamentals to form forward views. Support new project pipeline and M&A goals assessing merchant and structured offtake opportunities to create the best risk adjusted return profile. Participate in cross-department projects as needed to advance execution and operational capabilities of the Power Marketing function. Serve as thought partner to bring innovate structured origination products to market which could include block clean energy offtake and co-location opportunities. Required Skills and Competencies Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Business, Engineering or Mathematics. Strong academic foundation in statistics, optimization, economics, and finance. Academic exposure to electricity and energy markets is a plus. Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills. Ability to process large datasets, identify patterns, and derive actionable insights. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment. Excellent problem-solving skills with a self-starter mentality and strong market instincts. Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams. 0-2 years of industry experience. Prior exposure to energy markets or asset optimization is a plus. Experience with programming or query languages such as Python, R, or SQL is a plus. Experience at an Independent Power Producer, Utility, or Energy Company is a plus but not required. Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record Benefits – we’ve got you covered! Base Pay: $65,000 – $85,000 based on experience, education, and skillset · Annual Company Bonus 10% · Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options. After 90 days, you'll also have access to life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and optional plans · 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days · 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays · $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment · Career development and growth opportunities, along with access to technical, skills, and language training programs, including tuition reimbursement · Downtown Chicago office, featuring a modern, open layout with plenty of collaborative spaces and breakout areas. Daily perks include coffee, complimentary healthy snacks, and free access to the building’s fitness center · Hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, plus early Fridays with a 3 p.m. cut-off As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.