Energy Trading Analyst

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This position will be filled at the Energy Trading Analyst I, II ,III or Senior level, contingent upon the experience of the selected candidate.

Energy Trading Analyst I Overview Energy Trading Analyst I - Reporting to the Director of Energy Structuring & Trading this position assists analysis in wholesale marketing and trading activity by applying quantitative and economic analysis to maximize the value of Chelan's portfolio. This includes developing/maintaining power supply/demand models, monitoring and analyzing variables that influence energy, capacity, and carbon prices, and participating in deal pricing, structuring, and overall resource portfolio management.

Energy Trading Analyst II Overview Energy Trading Analyst II - Reporting to the Director of Energy Structuring & Trading this position supports moderately complex analysis in wholesale marketing and trading activity by applying quantitative and economic analysis to maximize the value of Chelan's portfolio. This includes developing/maintaining power supply/demand models, monitoring and analyzing variables that influence energy, capacity, and carbon prices, and participating in deal pricing, structuring, and overall resource portfolio management.

Energy Trading Analyst III Overview Energy Trading Analyst III - Reporting to the Director of Energy Structuring & Trading this position supports complex analysis in wholesale marketing and trading activity by applying quantitative and economic analysis to maximize the value of Chelan's portfolio. This includes developing/maintaining power supply/demand models, monitoring and analyzing variables that influence energy, capacity, and carbon prices, and participating in deal pricing, structuring, and overall resource portfolio management.

Energy Trading Analyst Senior Overview Energy Trading Analyst Sr - Reporting to the Director of Energy Structuring & Trading this position performs complex wholesale marketing and trading activity by applying quantitative and economic analysis to maximize the value of Chelan's portfolio. This includes developing/maintaining power supply/demand models, monitoring and analyzing variables that influence energy, capacity, and carbon prices, and participating in deal pricing, structuring, and overall resource portfolio management.

Energy Trading Analyst I Responsibilities

• Assists in analyzing variables influencing energy prices, availability, and reliability. Assists in monitoring current market conditions. Reviews energy transactions to verify accuracy and confirm terms are favorable to, and consistent with Chelan's risk management guidelines. Maintains and assists in development of forward energy, carbon, and capacity price curves used in portfolio models and deal valuations.
• Analyzes resources and market conditions to optimize revenue through the maintenance of existing forecasts, models, and related tools. Monitors and reports on results.
• Upon request, performs analysis related to changes in energy markets, energy legislation, or regulatory requirements. Monitors compliance with renewable energy targets and/or other energy related regulations.
• Develops and maintains marketing relationships. Assists senior analysts in providing information to prospective counterparties, soliciting input on process and product desires from prospective counterparties.
• Under the direction of a senior analyst, identifies future energy and capacity surpluses and needs. Monitors and reports on variables influencing energy pricing, availability, and reliability. Verifies energy transactions meet contractual terms and are consistent with District risk management guidelines and reports any issues.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Energy Trading Analyst II Responsibilities

• Analyzes moderately complex variables influencing energy prices, availability, and reliability. Assists in monitoring current market conditions and provides basic recommendations to capitalize on market opportunities. Evaluates energy transactions to ensure price, counterparty, and contractual terms are favorable to, and consistent with Chelan's risk management guidelines. Supports development of forward energy, carbon, and capacity price curves used in portfolio models and deal valuations.
• Analyzes resources and market conditions to optimize revenue and reduce organizational risk through the maintenance and adaptation of forecasts, models, and related tools. Monitors and reports on results. Contributes to new market and trading analysis and decision making.
• Analyzes federal, state, and local energy markets, legislative and regulatory changes to assess impacts on revenue, assets and other District interests and identifies alternatives. Supports contract negotiations and strategy setting, as needed. Monitors compliance with renewable energy targets and/or other energy related regulations.
• Develops and maintains marketing relationships. Assists senior analysts in providing information to prospective counterparties, soliciting input on process and product desires from prospective counterparties.
• Identifies, monitors and reports on future energy and capacity surpluses and needs. Monitors variables influencing energy pricing, availability, and reliability. Analyzes and evaluates energy transactions to verify energy price, counterparty, and contractual terms are favorable to, and consistent with District risk management guidelines, identifies issues, and develops recommendations.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Energy Trading Analyst III Responsibilities

• Analyzes complex variables influencing energy prices, availability, and reliability. Monitors current market conditions and develops recommendations to capitalize on market opportunities. Evaluates energy transactions to ensure price, counterparty, and contractual terms are favorable to, and consistent with Chelan's risk management guidelines. Develops forward energy, carbon, and capacity price curves used in portfolio models and deal valuations.
• Analyzes resources and market conditions to optimize revenue and reduce organizational risk through the development and maintenance of complex forecasts, models, and related tools. Monitors and reports on results. Contributes to new market and trading analysis and decision making.
• Analyzes federal, state, and local energy markets, legislative and regulatory changes to assess impacts on revenue, assets and other District interests and identifies alternatives and recommends a path of action designed to optimize revenue and protect the District's interests. Supports contract negotiations and strategy setting, as needed. Monitors compliance with renewable energy targets and/or other energy related regulations.
• Develops and maintains marketing relationships. Assists senior analysts in providing information to prospective counterparties, soliciting input on process and product desires from prospective counterparties. Represents Chelan's interests and goals at industry meetings and work groups.
• Identifies, monitors and reports on future energy and capacity surpluses and needs. Monitors variables influencing energy pricing, availability, and reliability. Analyzes and evaluates energy transactions to verify energy price, counterparty, and contractual terms are favorable to, and consistent with District risk management guidelines, identifies issues, and develops recommendations.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Energy Trading Analyst Senior Responsibilities

• Performs complex analysis involving variables influencing energy prices, availability, and reliability. Monitors current market conditions and develops complex recommendations to capitalize on market opportunities. Evaluates and recommends complex energy transactions to ensure price, counterparty, and contractual terms are favorable to, and consistent with Chelan's risk management guidelines. Develops and maintains forward energy, carbon, and capacity price curves used in portfolio models and deal valuations.
• Analyzes resources and market conditions to optimize revenue and reduce organizational risk through the development and maintenance of complex forecasts, models, and related tools. Monitors and reports on result and advises changes. Leads the work of others. Advises management and contributes to new market and trading decisions.
• Analyzes federal, state and local energy markets, legislative and regulatory changes to assess impacts, identifies alternatives, and recommends a path of action designed to optimize revenue and protect the District's interests. Acts as an advisor during contract negotiations and when establishing District strategy. Monitors compliance with renewable energy targets and/or other energy related regulations.
• Develops and maintains marketing relationships. Occasionally conducts sales calls and visits. Provides information to prospective counterparties, soliciting input on process and product desires from prospective counterparties. Represents Chelan's interests and goals at industry meetings and work groups.
• Identifies, monitors, reports, and advises on strategy to optimize future energy and capacity surpluses and needs. Monitors variables influencing energy pricing, availability, and reliability. Analyzes and evaluates complex energy transactions to verify energy price, counterparty, and contractual terms are favorable to, and consistent with District risk management guidelines, or recommends changes.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).

Reports To Director - Energy Structuring & Trading

Overtime exemption Exempt

Qualifications

Energy Trading Analyst I, II, III, Senior Education Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Finance, Business, Economics required.

Energy Trading Analyst I Experience

• Experience in financial forecasting, modeling, and quantitative analysis. preferred.

Energy Trading Analyst II Experience

• 2+ years Performing financial forecasting, modeling, and quantitative analysis. required.
• Experience in energy marketing & trading data analytics, energy economic analysis, and power supply modeling/forecasting strongly preferred. preferred.

Energy Trading Analyst III Experience

• 5+ years Performing financial forecasting, modeling, and quantitative analysis. required.
• 1 year Experience in energy marketing & trading data analytics, energy economic analysis, and power supply modeling/forecasting within those 5 years. required.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as R, Python and Tableau. desired.

Energy Trading Analyst Senior Experience

• 8+ years Performing financial forecasting, modeling, and quantitative analysis. required.
• 3+ years Experience in energy marketing & trading data analytics, energy economic analysis, and power supply modeling/forecasting within those 8 years. required.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as R, Python and Tableau. desired.

Energy Trading Analyst I Skills and Abilities A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Analytical skills
• Basic knowledge of energy modeling, finance principles, and contract administration.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to the power industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools or related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Work well in teams.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English

Energy Trading Analyst II Skills and Abilities A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Strong financial analysis, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• General knowledge of energy modeling, finance principles, and contract administration.
• General knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to the power industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools or related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail.
• Work well in teams.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Energy Trading Analyst III Skills and Abilities A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Strong financial analysis, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• General knowledge of energy modeling, finance principles, and contract administration.
• General knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to the power industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools or related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of internal and external organizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail.
• Work well in teams.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Energy Trading Analyst Senior Skills and Abilities A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Complex financial analysis, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• Advanced knowledge of energy modeling, finance principles, and contract administration.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools or related software.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to the power industry is also necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of internal and external organizations.
• Lead and direct the work of others through a project team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Work well in teams.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,720.00 - $146,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Wenatchee, WA 98801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person