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Iberdrola

Trader, Real Time

Portland, OR · On-site

... through trading software, communicate with forecasting and reliability dispatch as well as maintain a general level of awareness around the company's generation assets. Develop professional ...

Iberdrola

Real Time Trader

Portland, OR · On-site

... through trading software, communicate with forecasting and reliability dispatch as well as maintain a general level of awareness around the company's generation assets. Develop professional ...

NumerixSQuant

Senior Accountant (Trading)

Vancouver, WA · On-site +1

$100K - $135K/yr

NumerixS Quant builds quantitative trading strategies grounded in science and driven by technology ... Our ideal candidate is a hands-on, independent accounting professional with hedge fund experience ...

Iberdrola

Trader, Real Time

Portland, OR

... through trading software, communicate with forecasting and reliability dispatch as well as maintain a general level of awareness around the company's generation assets. Develop professional ...

Iberdrola

Real Time Trader

Portland, OR · On-site

... through trading software, communicate with forecasting and reliability dispatch as well as maintain a general level of awareness around the company's generation assets. Develop professional ...

MBA Grading

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Technical Grader, Trading Cards (Salary + comp.)

Portland, OR · On-site

$52K - $62K/yr

Overview MBA Grading Services delivers professional grading and authentication solutions for trading cards and collectible assets. By combining consistent evaluation standards with a focus on ...

JM Hunter Group

Lumber Trader

Portland, OR

... professional manner. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain ... Proven track record in lumber trading or sales, particularly in a global environment. * Strong ...

Greenspace Group

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Trade Show Project Manager

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$60K - $63K/yr

This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced ... As a Trade Show Project Manager, you will collaborate closely with clients, account executives ...

Nike

Lead, Trade and Customs

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$28.25 - $37.25/hr

... Trading Company, and Government & Public Affairs. You will also engage with Product Supply Chain ... This role requires a proactive and highly organized professional who can navigate complexity ...

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What is professional trading?

Professional trading involves buying and selling financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, currencies, or commodities on behalf of oneself or clients, typically as a full-time occupation. Professional traders use advanced strategies, technical analysis, and market research to make informed trading decisions. They may work for financial institutions, trading firms, hedge funds, or as independent traders. The goal is to generate consistent profits while managing risk effectively in often volatile markets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a professional trader?

To thrive as a Professional Trader, you need strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial markets, and often a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Mastery of trading platforms (like Bloomberg Terminal or MetaTrader), algorithmic trading tools, and relevant certifications such as CFA or Series 7 are typically required. Exceptional risk management, discipline, and decision-making under pressure are crucial soft skills for success. These abilities are essential for making informed, timely trades and managing financial risk in dynamic market environments.

What are the typical challenges faced by professional traders in managing risk on a daily basis?

Professional traders often encounter the challenge of balancing risk and reward while making quick decisions in volatile markets. They must consistently adhere to strict risk management protocols, such as setting stop-loss orders and position limits, to protect capital. Additionally, traders need to remain disciplined, avoiding emotional reactions to market swings, and continuously monitor market news and data to adjust their strategies. Collaborating with risk managers and analysts is also essential to ensure all trading activities align with the firm's overall risk appetite.

What is the difference between Professional Trading vs Stock Broker?

AspectProfessional TradingStock Broker
Required CredentialsNone mandatory, often self-taught or with finance certificationsLicenses such as Series 7, Series 63/66
Work EnvironmentIndependent, trading firms, or proprietary trading desksBrokerage firms, client offices, or online platforms
Industry UsageActive in financial markets, trading stocks, commodities, or forexFacilitates client trades, provides investment advice

Professional Trading involves actively buying and selling financial instruments for profit, often independently or within trading firms, without necessarily holding licenses. Stock Brokers, on the other hand, are licensed professionals who execute trades on behalf of clients and provide investment advice. While both roles operate within the financial industry, their credentials, work environment, and primary functions differ significantly.

What are the most commonly searched types of Trading jobs in Portland, OR?

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Trader, Real Time

Iberdrola

Portland, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Trader, Real Time
Department: Asset Mngt - Trading
Reports to: Director - Real-Time Trading
Location: In Office, Portland OR
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:
  • $87,600 - $109,500

What We Offer:
  • Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
  • Generous performance-based bonuses
  • 12% 401(k) match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development and clear career-advancement pathways

For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid
The role of the Real Time Energy Trader is performed in teams of 3 while working on a 12-hour rotating shift basis. This includes nights, weekends and holidays as the energy market is always operating and in need of operational support.
Job Summary
The role of the Real Time Trader is to perform real-time energy trading and marketing, negotiate wholesale sales and purchases in the hourly markets, coordinate generation operations with dispatch personnel, coordinate transmission reservations, negotiate transmission purchases, schedule energy flow by issuing digital E-tags. Traders are responsible to record deals in a timely manner, maintain a physical position through trading software, communicate with forecasting and reliability dispatch as well as maintain a general level of awareness around the company's generation assets. Develop professional relationships with power marketers and traders.
Key Responsibilities
  • Negotiate transactions to financially optimize corporate assets including renewable and thermal generation.
  • Capture of market arbitrage opportunities utilizing transmission to link markets across the United States.
  • Capture of real-time arbitrage opportunities and manage day-ahead and real-time transactions.
  • Provide market pricing for day ahead to real-time transactions.
  • Create NERC E-tags, purchase transmission via OASIS and capture transactions accurately in Avangrid's energy management system.
  • Facilitate training of other real time traders.
  • Provide generation and transmission schedules to ISO#s, control areas and transmission providers.
  • Manage unit bids/offers in the Northeastern and Midwestern ISO's to optimize the portfolio.
  • Manage asset and proprietary risk through Day-Ahead transactions.
  • Trade physical power across the eastern US to maximize profitability
  • Purchase transmission as needed to execute physical trades.
  • Schedule and tagging of physical transactions.
  • Trade intra-day financial power OTC in the Northeastern and Midwestern ISO's.
  • Provide insight into the short term market and operations to other traders.
  • Provide insight into additional market areas as PPM's portfolio expands
  • Represent Avangrid Renewables professionally with a diverse group of customers and market participants.
  • Interact with plant personnel, traders, and system operators.
  • Adhere to effective internal business and industry controls.

Required Qualifications
  • BA/BS degree in mathematics, business, finance, economics, or engineering or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Solid understanding of generation & transmission operations.
  • Quick learning curve with the ability to receive, process, and transact on information.
  • Ability to self-motivate and create opportunities
  • Experience preferred with any of the following markets: WECC, CAISO, and Southwest, ERCOT, MISO, PJM, NYISO, with proven ability to understand market conditions and to identify sales/purchase opportunities.
  • PC proficiency and experience with automated tools to support trading activity.
  • Understanding of financial modeling, risk assessment, commodity management, electricity and natural gas trading and hedging practices.
  • Ability to independently function in fast paced deadline dependent environment.
  • Must be performance driven, selfmotivated and proactive with demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts of 12 hours which includes night shifts, weekends and holidays.
  • Strong Excel experience.
  • Familiarity with LIM or other price data warehouse.
  • Ability to create NERC tags without templates.
  • Familiarity with virtual transactions.
  • Ability to model intra-day and next day pricing and load to devise strategies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with MISO, ERCOT, IMO, and HQ.
  • Experience trading at different points within California
  • Strong knowledge of the California ISO.
  • Experience managing physical assets within the WSCC
  • Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company.
  • Self-starter with demonstrated performance leading initiatives and building consensus at all levels of a matrixed global organization.
  • Ability to work effectively in an environment where consensus between diverse work streams is often required before projects can proceed.
  • Maintains effectiveness during procedural/organizational changes and when dealing with varying personality styles and tasks.
  • Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations.
  • Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message

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Company:
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Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management.
Job Posting End Date:
September-11-2026

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