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Day Ahead Trader -ERCOT

Vistra Corp
Sierra Vista, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 May 2026

About the role

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

 Trades Luminant Energy’s daily, next day and balmo financial & physical electricity positionsDevelops and maintains profitable trading book in accordance to Luminant Energy Trading risk management policies and proceduresObtains and disseminates market data to energy trading and marketing organizationsConstructs and offers in Day Ahead unit offers into the relevant RTO marketsWorks with fuels and transmission team in managing fuel optimization and power basis risksUses market knowledge to maximize the profitability of Luminant’s specific ISO generation fleet intra-monthConducts market research and gathers competitive intelligence on supply and demand forces of various NERC regionsWorks with both ISOs and operations to coordinate unit outagesAssists in Luminant energy trading marketing efforts by providing pricing curves and market intelligence for relevant regionsAssists Energy professionals to ensure proper tracking and transmission of physical power flowsAssists physical and financial traders by monitoring short-term electricity prices and transmission flows and taking advantage of market pricing discrepancies

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

3 years experience in the trading of financial & physical power flows and wholesale power trading (or related industry knowledge)1 to 3 years financial trading experience, i.e., options trading, financial power trading, etcExperience trading next hour and next day productsExperience trading physical and financial products in the assigned platformKnowledge of ERCOT market rules, preferableKnowledge in the analysis and modeling of power generation units preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skills are requiredCompetency requirements including strong computer skills, analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem solving skillsAbility to work as part of a team, supporting your fellow team mates with a great demeanorHigh school diploma or equivalentExperience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills Key MetricsAchieve maximum profitability of Luminant’s specific ISO generation fleet intra-month

Job Family

Trading

Company

Luminant Energy Company LLC

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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