Senior Director Regulatory Affairs Wholesale Markets

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

RWE Americas LLC
To start as soon as possible full time permanent

Functional area: Corporate Development / Strategy; Regulation / Risk Management
Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Director Wholesale Markets provides strategic leadership for the companys engagement in U.S. wholesale electriticy markets. This role is accountable for shaping market design transmission planning strengthening market policy awareness cost allocation frameworks and enhancing commercial outcomes across ISO/RTO and state-jurisdictional forums to protect and advance utility-scale project development and operating assets.

Role Responsibilities:

Lead and manage regional wholesale market teams across U.S. organized markets setting strategic priorities allocating resources and ensuring alignment with RWEs growth development and asset optimization objectives.
Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs providing forwardlooking counsel on wholesale market design transmission policy and regulatory strategy.
Proactively identify monitor and communicate federal and state regulatory initiatives across U.S. wholesale power markets with potential commercial impact to RWEs development and operating portfolio.
Analyze and synthesize complex market rulemakings transmission planning reforms and cost allocation proceedings; assess commercial risks and opportunities; and brief executive leadership with clear strategic recommendations.
Actively participate in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes and state regulatory proceedings including drafting comments developing testimony coordinating expert support and advocating RWEs positions in formal and informal forums.
Partner with internal commercial development transmission and interconnection teams to align regulatory strategy with RWEs policy positions and business objectives.
Represent RWE in stakeholder processes and meetings at regional grid operators including PJM Interconnection.
Lead engagement with regional and state regulatory agencies including the ISO/RTO and state public utility commissions on wholesale market design transmission planning and cost allocation matters.
Actively participate in industry trade associations and stakeholder coalitions to advance aligned policy positions and influence market outcomes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders regulators peers and grid operators.
Lead develop and mentor market and regulatory professional operating effectively within a matrixed cross-functional environment
Manage external advisors and consultants to advance strategic priorities effectively and efficiently

Job Requirements and Experiences:

Degree in Engineering Business Economics Policy or other relevant areas. Advanced degree preferred
Minimum of ten years of demonstrated experience within U.S. organized wholesale electric power markets including experience managing and leading cross-functional teams
Demonstrated leadership in ISO/RTO stakeholder processes and regulatory proceedings with a proven ability to guide teams influence outcomes and drive strategic initiatives
Experience operating in a fast-paced agile commercial environment
Adaptable to working in a cross-functional matrixed environment interacting with internal resources external consultants and trade organizations
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage internal and external customer relationships in person and remotely
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong organization skills and detailed oriented ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter goal-oriented and strong problem-solving abilities
Responds well to direction is easy to challenge and develop and is coachable
Strong business acumen and a sound understanding of business concepts
This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE office and field locations
Must be able to sit walk or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americasis unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position inIllinois is $226000 - $280000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates education & work experience training & certifications and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered:Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts EAP Education Assistance Parental Leave Paid time off and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives in addition to salary.

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RWE Americas a subsidiary of RWE is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWEs 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 a talented workforce of 2000 employees RWE Americas develops constructs and operateswind solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact .

At RWE Americas we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors Have Courage Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning and we value ownership resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us you become part of a team that supports your development respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.

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RWE Americas LLCTo start as soon as possible full time permanentFunctional area: Corporate Development / Strategy; Regulation / Risk ManagementRemuneration: ExemptThe Senior Director Wholesale Markets provides strategic leadership for the companys engagement in U.S. wholesale electriticy markets. Th...