Senior Energy Commodities Trader - NorthStar Clean Energy

Consumers Energy is seeking a Senior Energy Commodities Trader for their NorthStar Clean Energy division in Ann Arbor, MI. The role involves trading energy commodities, conducting market analysis, managing a portfolio, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of trading experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan.
About the position

The Sr Electric Energy Commodities Trader at NorthStar Clean Energy is responsible for the buying and selling of energy commodities in ISO and over-the-counter markets. This role involves market analysis, transaction operations, and the development of procurement strategies to meet sustainability and business goals. The trader will also engage with key accounts, manage a portfolio of electric products, and ensure compliance with market regulations.

Responsibilities
• Generate commodity market reports for management and forecast market trends
,
• Maintain rapport with key accounts through periodic visits and exploring specific needs
,
• Develop and maintain Day Ahead and Real Time offers and bids in ISO markets
,
• Develop and manage a portfolio of electric products, including energy, capacity, ancillary service, and transmission
,
• Attend market meetings and communicate with market regulators to ensure compliance with regulations
,
• Serve as a liaison for third parties and managers on client inquiries related to the commodity market
,
• Review analytical reports and forecast commodity market trends
,
• Identify investment opportunities within the electric commodity markets
,
• Track product line sales and costs by analyzing and entering sales, expense, and new business data
,
• Perform other non-essential duties as assigned

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Required
,
• 5+ years trading experience required
,
• Knowledge of Electric Power operating models
,
• Knowledge of hedging and trading techniques for ERCOT
,
• Understanding of physical and financial products for executing trading strategies and hedging
,
• Knowledge of RECs and other environmental attributes

Nice-to-haves
• EROCT and/or PJM market trading experience preferred
,
• Knowledge of marketing principles, such as web advertising and performance marketing
,
• Ability to convey complex information to non-technical audiences
,
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
,
• Proficiency in computer programs, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and publishing applications

Benefits
• Competitive compensation packages
,
• Medical, Dental and Vision
,
• 401k with company match
,
• Paid parental leave
,
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
,
• Paid time off
,
• Educational Assistance Program