Transmission Analyst to Power Trader
Hi everyone,
I'm currently in the interview process for a Transmission Analyst role for one of NextEra/Calpine/Vistra/AES/large power generator. Based on the job description, the role involves:
- developing statistical models to forecast supply/demand
- forecasting commodity prices
- fundamental research
I was just wondering if this was a commonly taken route to take if I wanted to break into power trading -- I couldn't find much information about this type of role online. On LinkedIn, I can see that there are people who started as transmission analysts and became power traders in subsequent roles, but it's not clear to me if this is a rare occurrence and how adjacent this role is to the trading function.
I was also wondering if anyone had good resources to study for interviews in this field, specifically surrounding the mechanics of energy markets and any stuff I have to know about electricity from a physics point of view (I am a math/stats background and don't know anything).
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights and advice for your situation:
Career Path from Transmission Analyst to Power Trader
Resources for Interview Preparation
Additional Advice
By following these steps and utilizing these resources, you can better prepare for your interviews and increase your chances of successfully transitioning into a power trading role.
Sources: Q&A: Director of Energy Trading, Trading Power, Carbon & NGOs, Q&A: Director of Energy Trading, energy trader, do I move?, Q&A: 3 years software development to Power trading analyst at a supermajor
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