Commodity Trader I

Ameren • Saint Louis, MO

3d

About The Position

The Commodity Trader I is responsible for implementing short-term hedging strategies and providing asset optimization & energy portfolio management for generation assets. Ameren Missouri’s commodity traders hedge positions for the following commodities: wholesale energy, renewable energy power purchase agreements, electric transmission, electric capacity, ancillary service agreements, coal, coal transportation, rail surcharge, emissions allowances, emissions control commodities, natural gas, natural gas transportation & services, renewable energy credits, fuel oil, alternative fuels, uranium, and related nuclear fuel services (conversion, enrichment, fabrication). In addition, the candidate will coordinate the dispatch and fuel operations of the Ameren Missouri generation fleet.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• One year of commodity industry experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Candidates must have ability to work in a fast- paced environment with critical time deadlines.
• This position requires employee background check according to NERC guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.
• Physical power, coal, or natural gas industry experience preferred.
• Experience with electric system operations, scheduling, tagging, power flows and generation technologies preferred.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of PJM and MISO market rules strongly preferred.
• Multi-commodity experience preferred.
• Significant experience in related fields may be considered in lieu of commodity exposure.
• Proven leadership, team building, organizational skills and administrative aptitude preferred.
• Excellent decision-making, analytical and computational skills are highly desired, as well as a grasp of marginal economic reasoning.
• Work hours will be flexible and the individual will be on-call at various times during non-working hours.

Responsibilities

• Execute interchange sales, purchases and operational duties (scheduling, tagging, and related functions)
• Establish credible and effective relationships with trading counterparties/market participants to recognize and develop opportunities.
• Act in accordance with Credit guidelines and the Ameren Missouri Risk policy, while recommending policy changes that improve Ameren Missouri’s flexibility in the marketplace.
• Schedule natural gas and heating oil purchases, implement hedging instruments and real time purchases to achieve a balanced portfolio
• Coordinates coal delivery and transportation logistics
• Maintain effective communication with other commodity traders, gas supply, management, power dispatchers, energy centers, and complimentary departments.
• Work with Back Office to resolve discrepancies or disputes as required

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees