Trading Analyst
About The Position
The primary focus of this Trading Analyst role is to execute daily trading of exchange-based power contracts on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) using established guidelines and strategies. You will collaborate with team members to enhance existing trading strategies and spearhead quantitative modeling projects. This is a hybrid trader/data science position. Success in this role requires synthesizing large volumes of information to make rapid, data-driven decisions while remaining agile as market conditions shift. This position requires reliable coverage of trading duties during active exchange hours. Our core values of humility, resilience, continuous improvement, balance, and teamwork, when they are lived out in our daily interactions, help to create a culture where individuals and teams can grow and thrive. It is important that you are enthusiastic about joining an entrepreneurial company. You will need to be flexible, comfortable wearing multiple hats, and able to work well with others. Based in our Alexandria, Virginia office, this role features a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is optional on Mondays and Fridays, while in-office attendance is mandatory on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Typical Hours for this position will be 9 AM - 6 PM Eastern.
Requirements
- Analytical problem solver with proficiency in Excel.
- Proficiency in R and SQL.
- Working knowledge of statistical modeling methods (e.g., Linear Regression, Tree-Based Models).
- Demonstrated comfort with numerical analysis and high-stakes risk/reward decision-making.
- A collaborative team player with a resilient, competitive, and curious mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Grafana, Tableau, PowerBI) is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary trader on the ICE terminal, buying and selling power contracts in accordance with approved risk limits and strategic frameworks.
- Monitor market trends and power grid fundamentals to provide actionable insights.
- Develop and maintain custom SQL queries for robust data analysis.
- Design and implement quantitative modeling frameworks to enhance decision-making.
- Collaborate with other members of the exchange trading team to investigate possible improvements to existing strategies, optimize trading processes, and explore and develop new strategies.
- Collaborate with our software engineering team to create production-grade systems to support our trading efforts.
- Maintain clear, effective verbal and written communication across teams.
Benefits
- competitive base salary
- eligibility for bonuses based on individual and company performance
- four weeks combined of vacation and personal days
- health, vision and dental insurance
- a 401(k) plan with employer match
- 40 hours/year of professional development
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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
