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The Sr. Advisor will lead trading and asset optimization strategies for the renewable energy portfolio, including executing power transactions and managing hedge positions. They will also develop bidding strategies for Day-Ahead and Real-Time markets while collaborating with internal stakeholders to maximize portfolio value.
Candidates must have 5-10 years of experience in electricity markets, trading, or asset optimization, along with strong quantitative and financial modeling skills. A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, or Mathematics is required, with advanced degrees preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead trading and asset optimization strategy for ACCIONA’s renewable asset portfolio.
Execute power transactions, manage portfolio and hedge positions, and oversee short-term trading and risk management strategies across bilateral, exchange, and OTC markets.
Develop, execute, and monitor hedging, congestion management, and optimization strategies for renewable and energy storage portfolios, including management of volume, shape, price, basis, congestion, and operational risk exposures through instruments such as FTRs and ARRs.
Design and execute Day-Ahead and Real-Time bidding strategies using analysis of congestion, transmission conditions, outages, weather, generation forecasts, grid operations, and market fundamentals.
Identify and evaluate structured offtake, origination, co-location, and portfolio monetization opportunities in support of commercial and risk management objectives.
Develop and maintain relationships with trading counterparties and market service providers.
Report trading activities, position updates, and relevant risk items through internal governance and risk committee processes.
Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, technology changes, and portfolio needs to recommend and adapt trading strategies.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
5–10 years of experience in electricity markets, trading, asset optimization, portfolio management, or related commercial energy roles.
Strong understanding of electricity market dynamics, grid operations, congestion, basis risk, dispatch, renewable generation, and power market fundamentals.
Strong knowledge of asset-backed trading, risk management practices, and execution of transactions within established governance frameworks and risk limits.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills, including the ability to interpret market signals, analyze large datasets, identify trends, and generate actionable trading insights.
Experience developing and executing bidding strategies in Day-Ahead and Real-Time power markets, evaluating structured hedge products (e.g., swaps, options, collars), and working with battery storage optimization preferred.
Knowledge of ERCOT, PJM, SPP, MISO, and AESO electricity markets preferred.
Experience with programming languages, data analytics tools, and/or market or data query platforms preferred.
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present trading strategies, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and technically complex environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Pay & Benefits:
Base Pay: $145,000 - $190,000
10-15% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics)
Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.
Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans.
15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays.
$50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment.
Job Location:
55 E Monroe St, Suite 2900
Chicago, IL 60603
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.
Leaders in developing infrastructure to design a better planet. Committed to creating a positive impact.
ACCIONA champions a different way of doing business: Business as Unusual, delivering benefits far beyond the corporate realm. Driven by the ambition to leave a positive legacy for society and design a better planet, we lead in developing solutions in renewable energy, sustainable water management, and sustainable infrastructure. We cover the entire value chain, from design and construction to operation and maintenance. With a presence in over 40 countries, we conduct our business with a commitment to positively contribute to the economic and social development of the communities where we operate. #ACCIONAteam #BusinessAsUnusual
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