POSITION PURPOSE

This position is open to varying levels of experience. 

This position supports short-term (and long-term dependent on level) physical (and financial dependent on level) trading and scheduling of power and natural gas. Assists in optimizing generation assets and market positions while gaining exposure to RTO operations, hedging strategies, and regulatory compliance. Develops foundational skills in trading systems and market analytics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Trading and Asset Optimization

• Assist with short-term physical trading execution and scheduling of energy commodities. Manages portfolios with significant value annually.
• Assist in the development of short-term physical energy, natural gas, and transmission positions.
• Support the short-term optimization of resources, ancillary services, and imbalance.

Deal Origination, Structuring, Business Development, and Valuation

• Assist in the development, negotiation, and implementation of innovative plans for the acquisition or sale of short-term power, natural gas, and transmission
• Support the development of short-term plans to optimize the BEPC or DGC “system”.
• Observe the power and natural gas industries regarding production, transmission, economics, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in coordinating short-term BEPC and DGC physical hedging activities pursuant to the Cooperative’s risk management criteria.

Market and Risk Analysis

• Support the analysis of market trends, pricing structures, supply-demand dynamics, regulatory developments, and key risk factors, such as transmission constraints, generation outages, and competitive pressures, to guide trading and origination strategies. 
• Collaborate with risk and quantitative teams to proactively monitor and mitigate financial, operational, and market risks, ensuring compliance with risk limits.

Reporting and Coordination

• Support the delivery of market developments, risk exposures, and key performance indicators to senior leadership. 
• Collaborate with quantitative analytics and operations teams to support commercial initiatives and ensure smooth execution of trading and origination activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Energy Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline.
• Travel may be required (up to 5-10% of the time).

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasionally reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of a keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination. This position requires the ability to communicate and must be able to clearly exchange accurate information.

KEY SKILLS

• Basic knowledge and understanding of the electrical power supply industry and/or natural gas industry, generation operations, marketing, trading, and power or natural gas scheduling.
• Develop strong working relationships with counterparties, control area operations, pipelines and all divisions within Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Subsidiaries.
• Develop an understanding of all policies and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and relevant state regulations, as applicable.
• Gain insight into all relevant North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) and tariff language within markets we participate.
• Gain general knowledge of WECC, SPP, MISO, and Canadian market dynamics.
• Competent with Energy Trading Risk Management (ETRM) systems, such as Allegro, OATI, and PCI.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.