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Point72

Power & Gas Trading Risk Manager

Stamford, NY · On-site

Point72 Asset Management is seeking a Risk Manager specialized in Gas and Power Trading to join our Risk Management & Quantitative Research (RQR) team. The RQR team plays a vital role in the firm ...

Oman Shell

Real Time Power Trader

San Diego, CA · On-site

$103 - $155/hr

Trading Jobs Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: August 4, 2026 Business Unit: Trading and Supply Experience Level: Early Careers Real Time Power Trader Shell is looking for a Real Time Power ...

Shell

Real Time Power Trader

San Diego, CA · On-site

$103K - $155K/yr

Trading and Supply Experience Level: Early Careers What's the role Shell is looking for a Real Time Power Trader to join its team in California, San Diego. Shell Trading integrates a world-wide ...

Storm4

Power Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

$200K/yr

The platform offers substantial capital backing, strong risk appetite, and top-tier trading infrastructure within a highly collaborative, trader-focused environment. They are interested in power ...

Mitsui E&P USA LLC

Power Congestion Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

Develop and implement trading strategies to take advantage of price discrepancies due to congestion. * Execute trades in day-ahead and real-time markets to capitalize on congestion opportunities and ...

Jupiter Power

Real-time Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

$90 - $150/hr

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, trading and operation of battery energy storage assets across U.S. power markets. Formed in 2017, the ...

Jupiter Power

Real-time Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

Jupiter Power is an energy infrastructure company focused on the development, construction, trading and operation of battery energy storage assets across U.S. power markets. Formed in 2017, the ...

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How much do power trading jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for power trading in the United States is $36.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is power trading?

Power trading refers to the buying and selling of electricity on wholesale markets. Power traders work to balance supply and demand, optimize profits, and ensure grid reliability by forecasting electricity prices, managing contracts, and responding to market fluctuations. This field requires a strong understanding of market dynamics, risk management, and regulatory environments. Power trading is crucial for utilities, independent power producers, and large energy consumers to efficiently manage their electricity needs.

What are the main challenges power traders face in managing risk and ensuring profitability?

Power traders regularly navigate volatile energy markets, where prices can fluctuate rapidly due to weather, supply disruptions, and regulatory changes. Managing these uncertainties involves utilizing complex forecasting models, real-time data analysis, and hedging strategies to minimize risk while capitalizing on trading opportunities. Effective communication and collaboration with analysts, operations teams, and other traders are essential to make informed, timely decisions. Staying updated on market trends and regulatory developments is also crucial for long-term success in this fast-paced field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a power trader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Power Trader, you need strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of energy markets, and a relevant degree in finance, economics, or engineering. Expertise in trading platforms, risk management tools, and energy market software such as ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management) systems is typically required. Excellent decision-making, communication, and stress management skills help traders excel in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. These skills are essential for making informed trading decisions, managing risk, and maximizing profitability in volatile energy markets.

How much does a power trader make?

Power traders typically earn between $70,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the size of the trading firm. Compensation may also include bonuses tied to trading performance and market conditions, with some senior traders earning over $200,000.

What does a power trader do?

A power trader buys and sells electricity in wholesale markets to maximize profit and manage risk. They analyze market data, use trading platforms, and monitor supply and demand conditions to make informed trading decisions, often working under tight schedules and requiring strong analytical skills.
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Infographic showing various Power Trading job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,005 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

Power & Gas Trading Risk Manager

Point72

Stamford, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

Point72 Asset Management is seeking a Risk Manager specialized in Gas and Power Trading to join our Risk Management & Quantitative Research (RQR) team.
The RQR team plays a vital role in the firm's investment process, building a deeply rooted culture of efficient risk management and factful performance attribution. Risk managers will lead research efforts to identify opportunities for improved risk management, investment behavior, and portfolio construction, with the goal of helping the firm deliver superior risk-adjusted performance. The paramount mission of the team is to protect the firm from excessive levels of exposure and ensure that risk-taking is efficient and deliberate.
The Risk Manager will:
  • Focus on the risk and activities of all Gas and Power Trading PMs as well as overall such risk across the Global Macro and Cubist Macro businesses. More specifically, this includes:
    • Identifying, capturing, and communicating material risks of the business, including credit, tail risk, liquidity, and convexity.
    • Ensuring that risk-taking at the individual portfolio level and at the firm level is efficient and deliberate, by setting appropriate risk guidelines and limits.
    • Developing and advancing stress testing and VaR frameworks.
    • Developing and maintaining a framework for capital allocation to maximize risk-adjusted returns and profitability at the various business levels and at the firm level.
    • Actively managing the firm's risk exposures through regular meetings, analysis and insights.
    • Leading research efforts to develop innovative risk management approaches, tools and analytics by leveraging the collective knowledge of the platform. The goal is to enhance the quality of performance and improve the firm's risk-adjusted return.
    • Enhancing management's understanding of investment performance by developing intuitive and efficient frameworks for performance attribution and educating all internal constituencies on those frameworks.
  • Provide additional support with other risk managers in managing the market risk across the Macro business.
  • Manage and mentor Quantitative Analysts on the team.

We seek candidates with:
  • Five or more years of experience as a risk manager or a portfolio manager, directly related to US and European power & gas products.
  • Solid energy product knowledge and analytical rigor in terms of pricing models, risk sensitivities and the best practice for risk aggregation in a portfolio context
  • Detailed understanding of risk management, portfolio construction, and trading.
  • High level of proficiency in SQL and quantitative programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB, R); experienced in dealing with large data sets.
  • Strong communication skills and prior experience interacting with portfolio managers.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks independently and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to proactively seek new ideas and solution to improve the status quo.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff as part of a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and "emotional intelligence" - we seek a demonstrated ability to build relationships both internally and externally.
  • Strong communication skills - an ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex ideas to senior management and portfolio managers is critical.
  • A commitment to the highest ethical standards and to act with professionalism and integrity.

Point72 offers substantial career opportunities:
  • We are a workplace where performance and integrity go hand in hand
  • We are committed to personal and professional development
  • We expect and reward innovation and creativity
  • We create opportunities for long-term careers
  • We measure success by the merits of the work, its quality and the results obtained

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry's brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people's long-term growth.

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