Graduate Rotational Analyst, Power Trading to Origination

Graduate Rotational Analyst, Power Trading to Origination
Date: Apr 23, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77010

Company: NRG

Job Summary:

The West Power Commercial Operations Desk is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the team and support commercial operations in the CAISO, the western US and Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a broad range of activities, including wholesale pricing; customer reporting; scheduling; market analysis; modelling; and research. This role is intended to provide the foundation for high performers to advance into a power trading career path.

Manage pre-scheduling, tie-outs and NERC e-tagging for WECC physical power transactions

Assist with CAISO Congestion Revenue Right (CRR) allocation and auction processes

Develop comprehensive models to analyze commodity markets, price new business opportunities and advise customers

Identify opportunities for new business with wholesale counterparties including Community Choice Aggregations (CCAs), utilities as well as other wholesale energy companies

Manage and validate short-term CCA forecasts and position reports

Assist Regulatory and Compliance Teams as required to ensure a prompt and comprehensive response to regulatory developments as well as timely compliance to existing regulations

Provide research as needed to identify possible strategic business opportunities

Working Conditions

Open office environment

Evening and weekend work may be required based on business needs

Bachelors Degree preferably in Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields from an accredited college or university

0-3 years of related experience

An understanding of physical and financial power markets

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adhere to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail

Strong spreadsheet, programming, and presentation skills

Must be a creative thinker with strong investigative and analytical skills

Statistical proficiency

Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient coder of SQL, and an object-oriented programming language (Ruby, Python, VBA)

Advanced quantitative degree preferably in Mathematics, Engineering, or related fields from an accredited college or university

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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