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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for ftr trader in Florida is $72,318.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,200.00 and $78,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Ftr Traders often work during market hours, which can vary depending on the products and exchanges they trade, and may require early mornings or extended hours to monitor global markets. The work environment is typically fast-paced and high-pressure, either on a trading floor or in a dedicated office setting where teamwork, real-time research, and rapid decision-making are crucial. Many traders work closely with risk management teams, analysts, and other traders to develop and execute strategies. Adaptability and the ability to stay focused under pressure are important for managing shifting market conditions. This dynamic environment offers opportunities for skill development and advancement into senior trading or portfolio management roles.

How to become an FTR trader?

To become an FTR trader, you typically need a strong understanding of energy markets, trading strategies, and relevant regulations. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level trading roles, developing skills in data analysis and trading platforms, and obtaining certifications such as the Series 7 or energy-specific licenses can be beneficial. Continuous learning about market trends and risk management is essential for success in this role.

What is an FTR trader?

An FTR (Financial Transmission Rights) Trader analyzes and trades financial transmission rights in electricity markets to hedge congestion costs and optimize trading strategies. They use market data, forecasting models, and risk management techniques to predict grid congestion and price fluctuations. FTR Traders work closely with analysts and energy market professionals to develop profitable trading positions while managing financial risks.

What does a Ftr trader do?

A FTR trader specializes in trading Financial Transmission Rights, which are financial instruments used to hedge or speculate on electricity transmission congestion costs. They analyze market data, manage risk, and execute trades to optimize profits or reduce costs within energy markets. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of energy markets are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an FTR trader?

To thrive as an Ftr Trader (Futures Trader), you need strong analytical skills, financial market knowledge, and typically a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Expertise with trading platforms such as CME Direct, Bloomberg Terminal, and proficiency in quantitative analysis tools is highly valued, along with relevant certifications like Series 3 for commodity trading. Outstanding decision-making, stress management, and communication skills are essential for high-pressure trading environments and effective collaboration. These abilities are crucial to making informed, timely trades and managing risk to maximize profitability.

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Director, Grid Modeling & Congestion Analytics

NextEra Energy

Juno Beach, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


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Job description

Requisition ID:  94291 

NextEra Energy Marketing is one of the nation's leading electricity and natural gas marketers, and a key player in the energy markets in the United States and Canada. As a part of NextEra Energy Resources, we specialize in innovative energy strategies that maximize market value for our customers and stakeholders. Our team is skilled in market analysis, trading, risk management and delivering tailored customer solutions across North America. If you are a strategic thinker eager to make a significant impact in the fast-paced energy industry, join our team today.

Position Specific Description

This Director role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. You will set the vision for grid modeling and congestion analytics, ensure analytical rigor at scale, and translate complex power system and market dynamics into actionable commercial and risk management decisions. In addition to owning the technical roadmap, you will partner closely with traders and other senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Ownership & Delivery

  • Own and advance detailed DC/AC power flow and contingency models for PJM, ERCOT, and other ISO/RTOs.
  • Model and forecast flowgates, interface constraints, thermal and voltage limits impacting DA/RT markets and FTR/CRR/ARR outcomes.
  • Build, calibrate, validate, and back-test market simulation engines that replicate ISO dispatch, pricing (LMP, congestion, losses), and auction mechanics.
  • Monitor and model transmission topology changes, outages, new project interconnections, and load growth trends.
  • Translate ISO tariffs, FERC regulations, and market rule changes into modeling assumptions and logic.
  • Design and govern automated, production-grade data pipelines integrating grid, market, weather, and asset data into trading, risk, and settlement systems.

Strategy, Vision & Business Impact

  • Define the multiyear strategy and roadmap for grid modeling and congestion analytics aligned with NextEra's trading, development, and risk objectives.
  • Quantify and communicate congestion risk, nodal margin drivers, sensitivities, and scenario outcomes to trading desks and executive leadership.
  • Partner with development, origination, and asset optimization teams to support build/nobuild decisions, merchant valuations, and hedging strategies.
  • Identify and incubate new analytical capabilities (advanced optimization, ML/AI, cloud-native architectures) and drive them from POC to production.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Applied Math, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in ISO/RTO market modeling, congestion analytics, or power systems analysis.
  • Deep expertise in DC/AC power flow, contingency analysis, FTR/CRR/ARR markets, and settlement mechanics.
  • Proficiency with industry tools (e.g., PSS/E, PowerWorld, Dayzer, Enelytix/TARA, Enverus Mosaic/Panorama, YES Energy or similar) and strong programming skills (Python, SQL, etc.).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and translate analytics into business decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Operational experience in PJM and/or ERCOT markets.
  • Experience collaborating with congestion trade desks.
Job Overview

Employees in this role are responsible for developing complex market assessments, production cost models and econometric models.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Conducts complex market assessments, production cost models and econometric models
  • Captures the effect of key energy market factors
  • Determines commercial viability of targeted energy projects, hedge strategies, or proprietary trade strategies on a macro or regional basis
  • Performs objective analysis for existing and proposed regulations, key political trends, fuel source scenarios and comparative supply and demand modeling
  • Oversees applicable budget
  • Communicates results to leadership and key stakeholders
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience: 9+ years
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's - Business Administration

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Energy Trading
Organization:  NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. 

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