Commodity & Energy Trading – US Power Markets – Consultant to Senior Consultant
Baringa Partners LLP, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Commodity & Energy Trading – US Power Markets – Consultant to Senior Consultant
Texas, USA
We set out to build the world’s most trusted consulting firm – creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people‑first way of working. We work with everyone from FTSE 100 names to bright new start‑ups, in every sector.
You’ll find us collaborating shoulder‑to‑shoulder with our clients, from the big picture right down to the detail: helping them define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk, or bring their purpose and sustainability goals to life. Our clients love how we get to know what makes their organisations tick – slotting seamlessly into their teams and being proudly geeky about solving their challenges.
We have hubs in Europe, the US, Asia and Australia, and we work all around the world – from a wind farm in Wyoming to a boardroom in Berlin. Find us wherever there’s a challenge to be tackled and an impact to be made.
Job available in this location:
Houston, TX
Our Commodity & Energy Trading practice is looking for experienced Consultants & Senior Consultants to join the team. Our clients rely on our deep industry expertise to navigate a trading landscape defined by price volatility, increasingly complex value chains, and evolving regulatory demands. We support them in defining and executing trading strategies, assessing and enhancing business capabilities, driving technology and digital transformation, and managing risk and regulatory compliance effectively.
What you will be doing As part of our team, you will work closely with clients on the following types of challenging, high‑impact engagements:
Strategy & Commercial Advisory
– US market entry and establishment, commercial trading & hedging strategy, commercial collaboration models, book structure & transfer pricing
Business Capability Development
– trading capability assessment & benchmarking, trading capability design, operating & organization design, business process design, business change program planning, business & IT readiness & training, operational excellence
Risk & Regulatory Advisory
– risk strategy definition, risk management policy design, risk capability assessment & design (market, credit, operational, climate, etc.), regulatory & compliance capability assessment & design (KYC, AML, trade surveillance, etc.)
Technology Advisory & Transformation
– technology strategy & architecture design, IT operating model design, technology capability building, technology program QA & health checks, vendor selection & implementation
Your skills and experience Our Manager role requires 6‑8 years experience (Senior Manager 8‑10 years) in a consulting or industry role, with experience in Commodity & Energy Trading initiatives. We are seeking individuals with strong client delivery and relationship‑building skills, coupled with deep advisory expertise in the following areas:
Strategic advisory experience focused on power trading and asset optimization operations
Functional expertise across the power and environmental value chain including: Physical & Financial Power Trading, Generation & Load Management, Power Operations (Across ISOs, RTOs, & Balancing Authorities (BAs))
Experience in Operating Model & Process Design with areas of expertise in: Forecasting, Power Trading & Scheduling, Position Management, ISO (Bidding, Submissions & Awards), Settlements (ISO, PPAs, transmission, & exchanges), Renewable
Energy credit (REC) Management, Compliance Reporting
Experience in advisory support for market entry and trading readiness initiatives
Experience in leading business and IT transformation programs, including change management
Knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance
Experience in strategy, design, and implementation of advanced analytics platforms for power trading organizations
Experience in program and project delivery within power trading environments
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee-only coverage. These benefits utilize comprehensive networks to offer coverage throughout the United States
Company-paid group term life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and travel insurance
Participation in our 401(k) retirement plan; we contribute 3% of your annual base salary and match up to an additional 2% if you contribute to the plan
Ability to set aside pre-tax dollars toward commuter benefits, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dep‑care FSA
Baringa People Fund – an opportunity for every employee to manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice outside of work
Paid Parental leave of 16 weeks for primary caregivers
Opportunities to grow your skills and knowledge through a range of learning courses and resources
Five weeks’ annual leave, with an additional two-week recharge after five years
Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.
We have received recognition as a Great Place to Work and are committed to women and well‑being in the workplace for all.
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We set out to build the world’s most trusted consulting firm – creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people‑first way of working. We work with everyone from FTSE 100 names to bright new start‑ups, in every sector.
You’ll find us collaborating shoulder‑to‑shoulder with our clients, from the big picture right down to the detail: helping them define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk, or bring their purpose and sustainability goals to life. Our clients love how we get to know what makes their organisations tick – slotting seamlessly into their teams and being proudly geeky about solving their challenges.
We have hubs in Europe, the US, Asia and Australia, and we work all around the world – from a wind farm in Wyoming to a boardroom in Berlin. Find us wherever there’s a challenge to be tackled and an impact to be made.
Job available in this location:
Houston, TX
Our Commodity & Energy Trading practice is looking for experienced Consultants & Senior Consultants to join the team. Our clients rely on our deep industry expertise to navigate a trading landscape defined by price volatility, increasingly complex value chains, and evolving regulatory demands. We support them in defining and executing trading strategies, assessing and enhancing business capabilities, driving technology and digital transformation, and managing risk and regulatory compliance effectively.
What you will be doing As part of our team, you will work closely with clients on the following types of challenging, high‑impact engagements:
Strategy & Commercial Advisory
– US market entry and establishment, commercial trading & hedging strategy, commercial collaboration models, book structure & transfer pricing
Business Capability Development
– trading capability assessment & benchmarking, trading capability design, operating & organization design, business process design, business change program planning, business & IT readiness & training, operational excellence
Risk & Regulatory Advisory
– risk strategy definition, risk management policy design, risk capability assessment & design (market, credit, operational, climate, etc.), regulatory & compliance capability assessment & design (KYC, AML, trade surveillance, etc.)
Technology Advisory & Transformation
– technology strategy & architecture design, IT operating model design, technology capability building, technology program QA & health checks, vendor selection & implementation
Your skills and experience Our Manager role requires 6‑8 years experience (Senior Manager 8‑10 years) in a consulting or industry role, with experience in Commodity & Energy Trading initiatives. We are seeking individuals with strong client delivery and relationship‑building skills, coupled with deep advisory expertise in the following areas:
Strategic advisory experience focused on power trading and asset optimization operations
Functional expertise across the power and environmental value chain including: Physical & Financial Power Trading, Generation & Load Management, Power Operations (Across ISOs, RTOs, & Balancing Authorities (BAs))
Experience in Operating Model & Process Design with areas of expertise in: Forecasting, Power Trading & Scheduling, Position Management, ISO (Bidding, Submissions & Awards), Settlements (ISO, PPAs, transmission, & exchanges), Renewable
Energy credit (REC) Management, Compliance Reporting
Experience in advisory support for market entry and trading readiness initiatives
Experience in leading business and IT transformation programs, including change management
Knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance
Experience in strategy, design, and implementation of advanced analytics platforms for power trading organizations
Experience in program and project delivery within power trading environments
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee-only coverage. These benefits utilize comprehensive networks to offer coverage throughout the United States
Company-paid group term life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and travel insurance
Participation in our 401(k) retirement plan; we contribute 3% of your annual base salary and match up to an additional 2% if you contribute to the plan
Ability to set aside pre-tax dollars toward commuter benefits, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dep‑care FSA
Baringa People Fund – an opportunity for every employee to manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice outside of work
Paid Parental leave of 16 weeks for primary caregivers
Opportunities to grow your skills and knowledge through a range of learning courses and resources
Five weeks’ annual leave, with an additional two-week recharge after five years
Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.
We have received recognition as a Great Place to Work and are committed to women and well‑being in the workplace for all.
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