Junior Energy Trader - Houston, TX; Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Junior Energy Trader is part of the Term trading team and will be responsible for management and trading of Ercot, PJM and SPP portfolios. This role will actively participate in the power trading market, optimize Enel’s portfolio (including asset positions), and contribute to the growth of the trading desk. The main focus will be on short‑term and prompt trading, with less emphasis on long‑term trading.

This employee will work side by side with the term trading team in Houston.

• Optimize Enel’s generation portfolio and market positions in ERCOT/PJM/SPP up to day‑ahead using financial trading products such as ICE futures and Virtuals
• Maintain, own and manage short‑term position files and all applicable IT systems/applications
• Define and implement successful trading ideas that contribute to the team P&L
• Understand the structure of the P&L and financial reporting systems
• Conduct in‑depth analysis of short‑term market fundamentals, including supply/demand, regulatory and pricing trends
• Work with the C&T team to manage positions and develop effective risk management strategies to protect the trading portfolio from adverse market conditions
• Continuously monitor market conditions, news, and events that may impact power prices in relevant markets
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly trading and positions reports for review by management
• Analyze trading P&L and monitor performance of strategies and their adjustments

• Strong knowledge of the ERCOT market preferred
• Thorough Excel skills required
• Experience with SQL, Python, R or Matlab and strong quantitative skills preferred

• 1+ years in an energy trading role (front office), ideally experienced with futures and options
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; master’s preferred

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status. We will not discriminate in any employment decision on the basis of any of these categories and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Enel North America maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility - If you require assistance applying for open positions please contact

Enel North America offers regular full‑time employees affordable, quality healthcare for employees and their families, life insurance and disability benefits, and retirement benefits to help plan for the future. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and a professional development allowance.

Benefits are effective as of day one!

Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:

• 401(k) with match fully vested as of day one;
  Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to IRS limits.
• Generous PTO that supports work/life balance, including 4 weeks annually of vacation, personal days, volunteer days, birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during the first year of employment.
• Paid leave programs
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
• The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes in creating a sustainable future by working together.
• An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.