Vistra Corp.

Day Ahead Trader -ERCOT

Vistra Corp.  •  United States (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Key Accountabilities

Trades Luminant Energy’s daily, next day and balmo financial & physical electricity positionsDevelops and maintains profitable trading book in accordance to Luminant Energy Trading risk management policies and proceduresObtains and disseminates market data to energy trading and marketing organizationsConstructs and offers in Day Ahead unit offers into the relevant RTO marketsWorks with fuels and transmission team in managing fuel optimization and power basis risksUses market knowledge to maximize the profitability of Luminant’s specific ISO generation fleet intra-monthConducts market research and gathers competitive intelligence on supply and demand forces of various NERC regionsWorks with both ISOs and operations to coordinate unit outagesAssists in Luminant energy trading marketing efforts by providing pricing curves and market intelligence for relevant regionsAssists Energy professionals to ensure proper tracking and transmission of physical power flowsAssists physical and financial traders by monitoring short-term electricity prices and transmission flows and taking advantage of market pricing discrepancies

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

3 years experience in the trading of financial & physical power flows and wholesale power trading (or related industry knowledge)1 to 3 years financial trading experience, i.e., options trading, financial power trading, etcExperience trading next hour and next day productsExperience trading physical and financial products in the assigned platformKnowledge of ERCOT market rules, preferableKnowledge in the analysis and modeling of power generation units preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skills are requiredCompetency requirements including strong computer skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem solving skillsAbility to work as part of a team, supporting your fellow team mates with a great demeanorHigh school diploma or equivalentExperience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills Key MetricsAchieve maximum profitability of Luminant’s specific ISO generation fleet intra-month

Job Family

Trading

Company

Luminant Energy Company LLC

Locations

Irving, TexasTexas

We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email usat assistance@vistraenergy.com tomake a request.

Vistra Corp.

About Vistra Corp.

Vistra (NYSE: VST) is a leading Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company, based in Irving, Texas, that provides essential resources to customers, businesses, and communities from California to Maine. Vistra is a leader in transforming the energy landscape with an unyielding focus on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The company safely operates a reliable, efficient, power generation fleet of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities while taking an innovative, customer-centric approach to its retail business. Learn more at vistracorp.com.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Irving, TX
Year Founded
1882
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