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Job Title: ICE Power Trader – U.S. Markets
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Power Trading / Energy Markets
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and commercially driven ICE Power Trader to join our U.S. energy trading team. This role focuses on trading U.S. power futures, options, and spreads on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), with responsibility for identifying and executing profitable trading strategies across key ISOs such as PJM, MISO, ERCOT, ISO-NE, and NYISO. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of U.S. electricity market fundamentals, transmission congestion, and forward curve dynamics.
Key Responsibilities
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Execute and manage positions in U.S. power futures, options, and related derivatives on ICE.
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Monitor and analyze key market drivers including load forecasts, generation mix, outages, weather patterns, and transmission congestion.
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Develop directional and relative value views based on supply-demand fundamentals and regulatory updates.
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Construct and maintain forward curve models and spread relationships across ISO hubs, zones, and delivery periods.
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Collaborate with analysts and quants to enhance forecasting tools, data pipelines, and execution strategies.
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Ensure compliance with market rules, trading limits, and risk guidelines.
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Prepare regular performance and risk reporting to stakeholders and senior management.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Math, or a related quantitative discipline.
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Minimum 3+ years of trading experience in U.S. power markets with active use of ICE.
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Strong understanding of U.S. ISO market structures (PJM, MISO, ERCOT, ISO-NE, NYISO) and nodal vs. zonal pricing.
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Proven track record of trading power futures, calendar spreads, heat rates, or basis across regional hubs.
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High proficiency with Excel; experience with Python, R, or SQL is a strong plus.
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Familiarity with ICE Trade Vault, ETRM systems, and real-time market data feeds.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience incorporating congestion forecasts, virtual trading (virtual bids/offers), or FTRs into strategy.
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Familiarity with generation stack modeling and renewable impact (wind, solar, hydro) on grid operations.
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Ability to adapt strategies in response to market rule changes, transmission upgrades, or regulatory developments.
What We Offer
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Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses.
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Access to advanced trading systems, market data, and proprietary tools.
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Exposure to one of the most dynamic and liquid energy trading environments in the U.S.
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A collaborative, results-oriented trading culture with opportunities for advancement.
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Flexible work location options and supportive infrastructure for remote execution.