Energy Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Habitat Energy is a fast growing technology company focused on the physical and financial optimisation of energy storage and renewable generation assets globally through complex models and trading. By maximising the returns from these assets we aim to drive investment in renewable energy and accelerate the transition to a low carbon world. Our rapidly growing team of 130+ people in Austin, TX, Oxford, UK, and Melbourne, Australia brings together exceptionally talented and passionate people in the domains of energy trading, data science, software engineering and renewable energy management.

• Provide subject matter expertise on federal, state, and ISO regulatory compliance requirements, including rules, tariffs, business practice manuals, and operating procedures established for and by FERC, ERCOT, PJM, SPP, MISO and state utilities regulators
• Support other trade compliance activities such as third party vetting, due diligence and regulatory filings
• Assist in the development and implementation of global company compliance programs, reviews, and initiatives, including compliance policies, processes and training
• Facilitate occasional risk assessments and monitoring of the trade compliance program
• Keep informed of and advise on new laws, regulations, and industry trends
• Take on any additional special projects and support other compliance program initiatives as necessary

• Minimum of 5 years of regulatory compliance experience in energy commodities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to precisely draft documents, policies, and guidance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Detail oriented, organized, and effectively able to manage multiple matters while balancing competing deadlines
• Capable of working independently and across multiple departments

• Experience partnering with compliance departments to support the design, implementation and administration of trade compliance programs
• Experience handling commercial matters related to power trading
• Experience in regulatory areas beyond trading activities, such as Anti-Money Laundering

Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, personal development opportunities, and a hybrid working model with at least 2-3 days in our Austin office.

We value diversity and our environment is supportive, challenging and focused on the consistent delivery of high quality, meaningful work.