Trading & Asset Optimization Manager
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development engineering construction operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies- energy sales and management and marketing energy services self-consumption electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
ACCIONA Energía is looking for a Trading & Asset Optimization Manager to support our Power Marketing team. This position is responsible for leading trading and asset optimization activities across ACCIONAs renewable energy portfolio combining analytical bidding position management hedge execution and portfolio optimization responsibilities. The role works closely with Origination Analysis and Structuring Commercial and Operations Legal Finance Accounting and other internal stakeholders to maximize portfolio value while maintaining disciplined risk management practices.Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Lead trading and asset optimizationstrategyfor ACCIONAs renewable asset portfolio.
Execute power transactions manage portfolio and hedge positions andoverseeshort-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-Timebidding strategiesusing 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.
Monitormarket trends regulatory developments technology changes and portfolioneedsto recommend and adapttrading strategies.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills and Competencies
Qualifications:
510 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.
Bachelors degree in Engineering Finance Economics Business Mathematics or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Pay& Benefits:
Base Pay:$150000 - $190000
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 reimbursementfor 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
ACCIONA has successfully delivered major infrastructure projects in Canada since 2000. Its leadership and experience span the entire value chain, from research and development to construction, operation and maintenance of projects.
