Sr. Natural Gas Prop Trader

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Requisition ID:   98088 

NextEra Energy Marketing is one of the nation’s leading electricity and natural gas marketers, and a key player in the energy markets in the United States and Canada. As a part of NextEra Energy Resources, we specialize in innovative energy strategies that maximize market value for our customers and stakeholders. Our team is skilled in market analysis, trading, risk management and delivering tailored customer solutions across North America. If you are a strategic thinker eager to make a significant impact in the fast-paced energy industry, join our team today.

Position Specific Description

This Proprietary Natural Gas Trader is responsible for building and trading NextEra Energy Marketing’s physical gas portfolio in the Permian and Southwest region. Proprietary Traders apply a high level of competency in trading strategies, pipeline rules, physical market knowledge, financial products, and regulatory policies.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Performing individual research

Profitable deal execution

Deal entry management

Monthly reconciliations

Transacting physical gas, transport, storage, and financial basis

Creating markets for origination and asset optimization groups

Applying knowledge of Texas and Southwest natural gas infrastructure

Managing a profitable proprietary trading book

Individuals in this role may be responsible for after-hours and weekend work on an as-needed basis.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for trading energy commodities, options, heat rates, and energy products in various markets the tenure of trade ranges from intraday through 5 years, depending on assigned book. Individuals apply a high level of competency in trading strategies, physical market knowledge, regulatory market design, and competitive marketplace profile.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•   Performs individual research, deal entry management, and monthly reconciliation

•   Makes markets for asset optimization groups that are responsible for hedging company's nationwide generation portfolio

•   Applies knowledge of multiple trading transaction systems

•   Manages a profitable proprietary trading book

•   Trains less experienced traders

•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  High School Grad / GED

•  Bachelor's or Equvalent Experience

•  Experience: 3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

•  Bachelor's Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group:  Exempt

Employee Type:   Full Time

Job Category:  Energy Trading

Organization:  NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC 

Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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