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Job Summary
This position is part of the Financial Trading Team and is responsible for driving enterprise natural gas strategy to optimize risk and unlock value across Vistras portfolio. The role centers on influencing hedge execution managing exposure and translating market conditions into actionable decisions for the broader organization alongside a targeted proprietary trading component. The position combines individual accountability with cross-functional leadership and is viewed as a key subject matter expert in gas and power markets.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
Enterprise Portfolio Optimization (Building the Pile)
Lead enterprise natural gas strategy to optimize portfolio-wide risk and market positioning
Monitor and manage fleet-wide exposures across Henry Hub and select pivotal basis locations
Translate market conditions (fundamentals curve shape volatility positioning) into actionable strategies for generation and load desks that monetize or protect the optionality of the portfolio
Thought Leadership & Cross-Desk Influence
Establish and communicate a consistent enterprise market Point of View
Influence hedge timing structure and risk posture across trading desks
Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership and align stakeholders such as Commercial Risk and Planning
Track adoption and effectiveness of recommendations and continuously refine enterprise strategy
Market Strategy & Trading Execution
Manage a targeted proprietary trading book within defined risk parameters to generate risk-adjusted returns
Education Experience & Skill Requirements
10 years of experience in an energy trading organization
5 years of experience managing a trading book
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
Thorough understanding of Statistics and Option Theory
Key Metrics
Enterprise Value Impact: Measurable improvement in portfolio performance driven by gas strategy (e.g. NGE optimization hedge effectiveness basis and storage capture) relative to benchmarks
Strategy Adoption & Effectiveness: Degree to which enterprise hedge recommendations are implemented across desks and the resulting realized impact on risk reduction and P&L outcomes
Risk-Adjusted Trading Performance: Consistent generation of P&L from the proprietary trading book within defined VaR and drawdown limits
Job Family
Trading
Company
Luminant Energy Company LLC
Locations
Irving Texas
Texas
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