Senior Resource Specialist - Energy Trading & Risk Management

Senior Resource Specialist, Energy Trading & Risk Management Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid) Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with alternating Fridays off Employment Type: Contract, up to 6 months Pay Rate: $76.15 to $84.71/hr DOE Overview We are seeking a Senior Resource Specialist with deep expertise in Power Trading, Origination, and Energy Risk Management to support a high-performing team in a fast-paced wholesale energy environment. This is a highly visible opportunity for an experienced energy professional who understands western power markets, commodity valuation, structured transactions, and portfolio risk mitigation. This role requires a strategic and analytical professional with strong experience in wholesale power markets, renewable energy products, structured energy transactions, and financial risk management . The ideal candidate will bring a commercial mindset and the ability to evaluate and execute opportunities across a complex energy portfolio. Key Responsibilities Identify and evaluate opportunities involving physical and financial energy products including power, renewable products, environmental commodities, and transmission-related products. Conduct market, regulatory, and pricing analysis to support strategic decision-making and hedge strategies. Analyze and monitor wholesale market exposures and provide insights on financial and operational risk. Support origination, structuring, and negotiation of energy-related agreements including long-term and short-term transactions. Collaborate with internal market operations, scheduling, analytics, and risk teams to support efficient transaction execution. Develop and maintain market intelligence related to western U.S. wholesale power markets and regional dynamics. Contribute to valuation analysis for generation assets, renewable energy opportunities, and storage-related transactions. Evaluate financial derivatives and structured transactions to optimize portfolio performance. Participate in counterparty outreach, market solicitation opportunities, and relationship development across the energy sector. Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative team-oriented environment. Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations for leadership and key stakeholders. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy Markets, Mathematics, Business, or related field. Minimum 6+ years of experience in Power Trading or Energy Origination, preferably within western U.S. wholesale markets. Strong knowledge of CAISO and wholesale electricity market operations. Deep understanding of energy commodities including power, renewables, natural gas, resource adequacy, transmission products, environmental products, and structured transactions. Experience with ETRM platforms such as Allegro, Endur, OATI, PCI, or similar. Strong financial modeling and quantitative analytical skills. Expertise in valuation of generation assets, renewable energy contracts, and battery storage opportunities. Experience with derivatives including swaps, options, futures, CRRs/FTRs, and structured hedging strategies. Advanced Excel and analytical reporting capabilities. Strong communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership. Experience mentoring or guiding junior staff members. Preferred Experience Deep knowledge of Western U.S. power markets and regional market fundamentals. Experience with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Tolling Agreements, Resource Adequacy (RA) contracts, and structured energy transactions. Knowledge of battery storage valuation and renewable energy analytics. Strong understanding of day-ahead and real-time market mechanics, settlements, transmission rights, heat rates, spark spreads, and option valuation. Experience working in a fast-paced commercial energy environment where strategic thinking and execution are critical. Additional Requirements Local Southern California candidates preferred. Must be able to work in a hybrid environment. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Candidates with direct hands-on Power Trading or Origination experience will be prioritized. #J-18808-Ljbffr