Head of Congestion
About The Position
Congestion is a core source of commercial value in our U.S. power markets. As Head of Congestion Optimization, you lead a commercially critical area with full accountability for congestion revenues. You set direction for how we read nodal signals, position assets, and make decisions in fast-moving markets - balancing speed, discipline, and commercial judgement. You bring senior commercial judgement and an entrepreneurial mindset to how congestion value is captured and grown. You provide clear direction, make confident calls in real time, and ensure decisions are taken with pace and commercial focus. With a strong instinct for value creation, you spot opportunities as markets evolve, test new ideas pragmatically, and expand the value we capture from congestion as scale and complexity increase.
Requirements
- Leadership for Business ImpactEntrepreneurial and commercially focused, with the ability to set clear strategic direction for congestion trading and optimisation. Proven in translating complex market dynamics into focused priorities and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Leadership to DeliverDecisive and results-driven, with a strong track record of delivering sustained, risk-adjusted P&L. Experienced in delegating authority, ensuring accountability, and maintaining robust governance in complex trading environments.
- Leadership for Team SuccessLeads skilled quantitative and trading professionals through clarity, trust, and high standards. Adapts leadership style to context, develops senior talent, and fosters a collaborative, high-performance culture across locations.
- Professional & Technical ExperienceSignificant experience in U.S. power markets, with deep expertise in congestion dynamics, market design, and optimisation strategies. Strong grounding in power market fundamentals (supply, demand, transmission constraints) and the application of quantitative models to trading decisions. Advanced analytical literacy, including fluency in Python or R, SQL, and modern data environments, with the ability to steer and challenge complex modelling frameworks.
- Personal AttributesCredible, intellectually rigorous, and composed under pressure. Curious and open to challenge, with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset and strong judgement in uncertain market conditions.
- Postgraduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
Responsibilities
- Lead and further advance an established congestion trading & optimisation desk, driving performance across major U.S. power markets.
- Define and execute the strategic agenda for congestion optimisation, balancing innovation with disciplined risk management.
- Elevate trading performance through sharper analytics, stronger modelling, and continuous refinement of strategies across time horizons and strengthening activity in additional markets in the US.
- Lead a team of experienced professionals, providing clear direction, developing talent, and fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and excellence.
- Strengthen data-driven decision-making, evolving tools, models, and processes to maintain and extend our competitive advantage.
- Own commercial alignment and risk governance, ensuring strategies are executed consistently within defined limits.
- Act as a senior market voice, translating market developments and congestion dynamics into clear commercial insight for stakeholders.
Benefits
- True senior ownership of a core commercial capability.
- Influence without bureaucracy - short decision paths and real mandate.
- An established team operating at scale.
- Strategic proximity to markets
- Long-term growth and visibility within RWEST’s commercial leadership.
- Salary range $240,000 - $300,000
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
