Senior Manager, Commercial Asset Management

Senior Manager, Commercial Asset Management Location: Houston, Texas, US, 77002 JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society. JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting‑edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast‑growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era. Summary The Senior Manager, Commercial Asset Management will play a crucial role in the optimization of JERA America’s physical power asset portfolio. The role will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan and initiatives to maximize revenue, manage risks, and enhance the overall profitability of our power generation assets. Position Description Manage the daily Day‑Ahead bidding, the cash month and term strategy, and execute trades on behalf of natural gas‑fired, oil, and renewable facilities power generation assets based on changing market conditions. Responsible for assigned assets PnL. Hedge, or direct the execution of hedges, for assets within established authority limits while actively managing credit and cash commitments per the Risk Management Policies governing the assigned assets. Work with plant operations, third‑party energy managers, and fuel suppliers (intraday gas procurement) for optimal asset trading and optimization. Develop expert knowledge of asset contracts and provide for proper supervision and optimization of contractual commercial rights and responsibilities. Understand and adhere to all tariffs, market conduct rules, market protocols and procedures. Formulate short and long‑term market views and forecast power, fuel, and emissions prices to optimize asset trading and hedging decisions. Daily monitoring and reporting on assigned energy asset activity. Lead and/or sponsor strategic initiatives for assigned assets, prepare and present to senior leadership. Collaborate on M&A and Development strategies related to potential transactions. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field. (Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Science or other quantitative field with business or finance experience is also suitable). 5 or more years of energy or infrastructure industry experience in a project finance or fund administration role. Database expertise (proficiency in Excel). Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field. Prior experience working with conventional or renewable generation assets in a commercial operations/asset trading role. AP/EEO Statement JERA Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr JERA Americas