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Power/Energy trading
Hi, I have had the opportunity to participate in an insight event at an energy trading firm in one of the Nordic countries. They have four areas that I will alternate between. Trading of financial products (electricity futures), Trading of electricity with physical delivery, Data analysis and...
Real Time Trader Path into Power Trading
Any power traders out there willing to give some quick career advice? I secured a RT role out of college and have been here about a year an a half now. So far I have really enjoyed the job but would love to eventually get into a power trading gig down the road. The first year was great and I learned...
Energy Trading -> Quantitative Trading Career Path
Hello all, I am currently a software engineering student in Canada exploring a front-office analytics internship opportunity at a major Canadian power trading firm. From my understanding, the role and industry are highly quantitative, with a large focus on statistical modelling, machine learning/AI,...
FTR Power Trading
I'm a previous real-time power trader and am interested in transitioning into a financial/virtual power trading role. I'd specifically like to learn how FTR trading decisions are made using power flow modeling software such as PowerWorld, DAYZER and UPLAN. An explanation with examples would be great...
options trading vs power trading
hey all, i've received offers for an prop trading firm (tier-2, think akuna, imc, etc) and an up and coming power trading firm . im concerned about my ability to thrive long-term in an options trading firm as i only have a background in economics and will, at some point in time, be uncompetitive...
Electricity / Power trading in UK
Hello, I'm an undergraduate at a target looking to get into trading electricity. I have an internship in middle office this summer doing support for fixed income traders. How useful would this internship be? Does anyone have any advice on getting into power trading in the UK specifically?
Power Trader Role, Progression & Salary
What is the average outlook in terms of Power Trader roles within power companies like Enel, EDF, E.ON, etc. in terms of the starting salary? How does one progress in the role and how does the salary follow? Also, how long would it roughly take for someone in a support role, such as a Power...
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Investement bank power vs utility power trading
Hello, I'm pretty deep in discussions with a US BB investment bank about joining as a VP on a power trading desk in London, I'm currently a relatively junior power trader at an EU utility. Anyone familiar with European power markets will know theres a pretty large shortage of power traders atm so...
Real Time Trading - NY ISO
Hey WSO, I work on a real-time desk and was curious if anyone trades electricity on the NY ISO. I have exposure to MISO, PJM but have a hard time reading NY. This evening NY rt prices went from -ve to +ve ($1100) to -ve to again +ve ($830) in HE18, HE19. Any advice on managing rt positions during...
Power Trading Analysis?
Any tips on how to learn power flow modeling, economic dispatch modeling, and energy economics? Other than that, where is the best place to learn about transmission studies, LMP (congestion) forecasts, and Optimum Power Flow (OPF)? I also want to learn how could I help power traders developing...
Short term Power Trader: weather sensititity
Hi all ! I am a Junior Power trader (prop only) in a small european boutique ! I trade power in different countries on a short term basis (days and weeks). On this time frame, weather is king ! I have basis in weather understanding but I can't properly explain a move from one forecast run to another...
Energy Asset Valuations
Hello Everybody, I received a job offer from a firm in NYC that invests in energy assets. They work on all stages, developing, financing and trading and distributing from the asset. They primarily purchase gas power plants and oil fields. My primary responsibility would be to work on asset...
Power trading strategies
Hi all, I´ve started recently as a power trader and was wondering if you could recommend some resources (or write any comments) on various trading strategies possible in the electricity market. I tried searching on the forum here and there are few people with experience in energy trading, so...
Engineer seeking to transition into real time power trading - does this resume stand a chance against HR dept?
As the title says, I'm an engineer and I'm dying to get into power trading . Theres a posting locally for a real time trader and for the first time in my search, it doesn't have prior trading history as a requirement. So obviously, I want to knock this out of the park. This could be my only shot!...
Q&A: I'm a real-time power trader
A little about myself, graduated 2 years ago from b-school in the northeast with a finance degree. Originally had planned to go the Asset Management route, passed CFA Level I etc, wound up in the power trading industry after a internship and got a full time gig shortly after. Ask away.
To old school traders: Dealing with a change in trading structure.
Does anybody have an example of a product (physical or financial) that changed its structure of trading periods from a fixed time trading window to a continuous trading model? (ie: moving from a daily or hourly trading structure to a continuous one like global FX) The reason I am asking this is that...
How will distributed generation affect physical power trading?
We have increasingly been seeing headlines such as the "death of utilities" due to renewable energy and distributed generation (most recently in regards to Tesla's Giga Factory), but no one ever seems to address how this may affect the trading shops. I have limited knowledge in this area and hope to...
Trading FTR's OTC
Interested in finding out as much as I can about trading FTR's. Specifically OTC. How much activity is there in the OTC market compared to trading through PJM? Can these trades be brokered or does the Nodal auctions defeat the purpose of a broker. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Salaries in Houston for Power Analysts
I got an offer for 125K at a mid sized power trading firm in houston, and they say they'll give 35K ore more in bonuses, but of course bonuses are conditional on the floor performance. I have about 3 years of experience in this sector, and I have no idea of what I can negotiate from here, anyone...
Power Certification
I am currently working at a F100 tech company looking to break into an entry level real time power trader position or scheduler or analyst type position focusing on power markets. With that said I am looking to obtain power certifications. I was wondering what are the most useful certifications...
Oil Vs Gas Vs Power Trading, Which one to chose
Hi, Interested in learning from others on what its like to establish / specialize in each of the 3 big energy commodities. How easy is it to transition from one to the other? I would assume Gas to/from Power have a fairly easily transition ? Also, what is future career route and exit opp (just in...
Monty09: The WSO Interview
Good morning, all. Today I have something special for you guys. For those of you who don't know him, monty09 is one of our best known and respected members here at WSO. He has provided countless hours of insight into the energy business and helped many aspiring monkeys along their jungle safari. In...
Trading Power at a Utility
Can someone give a description of power trading desks for utility companies. Are utility companies strictly trading to hedge holdings/make sure there is enough supply for the coming months, or is there also trading for profit going on? Since utilities are so regulated, I would think trading for...
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