Options Trading Analyst, Financial Trading

Company: Vistra Corporate Services Company
Location: Irving
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.Job SummaryThis position is part of the Financial Gas and Power Trading Team. The role is primarily responsible for-profit seeking analytics in natural gas and power options supporting the Vistra trading floor in nation-wide portfolio optimization. Overall, this position will be considered as a wholesale energy options specialist and expected to build and maintain option valuation modelsJob DescriptionKey Accountabilities

• Financial Gas and Power Trading
• Develop and maintain option pricing models for Natural Gas and Power
• Process large amounts of fundamental and technical data to develop short and long term point of view in support to power and natural gas option trading
• Apply market knowledge and insight to make informed risk management decisions for trading book
• Portfolio Optimization Support
• Support the design and execution of corporate macro hedge strategy predominantly with gas related products as proxy for power for Vistra wide portfolio positioning
• Support the design and execution of strategies to capture extrinsic value of the Vistra generation portfolioEducation, Experience & Skill Requirements
  • 1-2 years relevant experience
  • 1-2 years of experience in a commercial organization supporting trading, analysis or structuring in energy space
  • Experience in areas of mathematics and/or financial engineering gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skillsKey Metrics
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
    • Problem solving attitude
    • Technical proficiency in skills such as: Programming (Python or R), Statistical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Visualization, Data manipulation
    • Communication skillsJob FamilyTradingCompanyLuminant Energy Company LLCLocationsIrving, TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site. It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

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