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Redstone Commodity Search are working with an international trading house looking to strengthen their power trading team by hiring an FTR Trader for their Houston based team.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
- Play a critical role in managing the financial transmission rights portfolio and optimizing the positions in the electricity markets.
- Ensuring optimal utilization of transmission capacity to maximize trading opportunities and mitigate congestion risks.
- Conduct thorough market analysis, including evaluating historical and real-time data, identifying pricing patterns, and interpreting market trends to inform trading strategies.
- Execute trades in financial transmission rights markets, adhering to company risk limits and profit targets while employing various hedging and arbitrage strategies.
- Monitor and assess the performance of FTR positions and strategies, adjusting as necessary to optimize profitability and minimize risk.
Key Qualifications / Experience
- 5-7 years proven experience as an FTR Trader or Power Trader in energy markets, with a focus on financial transmission rights.
- Strong understanding of electricity markets, transmission rights, congestion management, and power market dynamics.
- Demonstrated track record of successful trading strategies and risk management in power markets.
- Familiarity with energy trading platforms, market data providers, and trading systems.
- Role to be based in Houston.
If you match the job description and are keen on applying for this role; please send us a copy of your resume/cover letter to or submit your application through the Vacancy Form.