Trading Director at Engie North America Inc. in Houston, TX | USD176,900-271,170 | Kablio

Role

Description

trade execution

market making

risk management

ppa origination

portfolio optimization

compliance monitoring

Ensure all transactions are accurate, transparent, and compliant with ENGIE best practices
Ensure adherence to all regulatory and product compliance requirements
Execute trades in compliance with Credit and Legal requirements
Work effectively with back-office teams to streamline processes and implement improvements
Serve as the primary dedicated market maker in voluntary and compliance REC markets for internal and external customers, particularly supporting the Supply business
Provide insights and analysis into REC market fundamentals to inform trading strategies
Provide regulatory insights on impacts to compliance and voluntary markets
Originate REC Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and collaborate with Origination and Power desks on structuring PPAs
Identify optimization opportunities within the REC portfolio/inventory and broader market
Manage risk of EEMNA REC positions across all relevant markets

Requirements

etrm

advanced excel

rec trading

bachelor's

10+ years

stakeholder engagement

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Analytical profile, ability to provide precise and solid insights, identify causes and conditions, structure action plans, and propose and defend those to the leadership
Clear and effective communicator with ability to engage in dialogue and debate with senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement
Proficiency in trading and ETRM systems and advanced Excel
Bachelor’s degree in which you completed courses in business, economics, STEM or any related disciplines
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex analyses and defend recommendations to senior stakeholders
Ability to make competitive REC markets and provide market access to affiliate companies
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies;
Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to develop cogent reasoning to defend analyses and perspectives
Ability to work autonomously and lead cross-functional teams.
Team player comfortable operating in matrixed structure and managing stakeholder expectations
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy and limited oversight.
Minimum of 10 years of REC trading or relevant environmental products trading experience (e.g., carbon credits, renewable fuels), with proven leadership in voluntary and compliance markets

Benefits

This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy; 4 days in the office

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship is provided for this role.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

11 GW Renewables

Grid-Scale Assets

Manages significant capacity of renewable energy infrastructure across North America.

#2 Global PPA Rank

Power Purchase Agreements

Achieved a top global ranking in 2021, reflecting strong market presence in renewable energy contracts.

Weaves decades of energy heritage into every clean-energy project.
Manages over multi billion dollar operations across renewable energy sectors.
Projects range from community solar + storage to large-scale wind and solar farms.
Provides end-to-end services from development to asset management.
Specializes in renewable energy solutions, networks, storage, and flexible generation.
Partners deeply with local communities, campuses, cities, and industrial clients.

Culture + Values

Bold – act with conviction, dare to try
Open – believe in our collective strength
Demanding – willing to go the extra mile
Caring – build an environment based on trust and respect
Collaborate: Transcending our own priorities to put the Group’s interests first; bringing together the business and functional objectives; working in networks beyond our reporting lines
Commit to deliver: committing to delivering ambitious results; over‑achieving rather than over‑promising; doing what we say, and endorsing responsibility in action
Focus on business: reinforcing business mindset and focusing on performance management; designing profitable solutions; managing complexity internally to make things easy for customers
Engage: embodying ENGIE’s purpose and taking the strategy onboard; creating the conditions for enthusiasm; fueling our energy and pride
Prioritize: aligning with strategic objectives and road maps, and focusing on priorities; making choices and sticking to them; giving meaning to actions

Environment + Sustainability

45 Mt CO₂-eq

CO₂ Reduction Target

Target to help customers reduce emissions annually.

80 GW

Renewable Energy Target

Installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.

230 g CO₂

Carbon Intensity Goal

Carbon intensity reduction target for energy production.

100% Suppliers

Sustainable Procurement

Ensure all preferred suppliers meet Science Based Targets by 2025.

Committed to carbon neutrality for all activities by 2045
Global ambition: Net zero carbon target by 2045 in all areas
Workforce ways of working net zero target by 2045
Strategic decarbonization levers: low-carbon electricity, energy networks, energy efficiency services; industrial approach to energy transition

Inclusion & Diversity

2020

Advanced DEI Activities

Advanced activities to affect positive change in diversity, equity, and inclusion across the business.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

Engaged Certified Suppliers

Engaged minority-, women-, veteran-, disability-, LGBTQ-, and small business-certified suppliers.

Global DEI roadmap across five dimensions: Gender, LGBTQ+, Abilities, Generations, Origins
Strategic DEI model: Educate – Embed – Evaluate
Core DEI elements: Employee Resource Groups; Mindful Leadership; Culture Council
Employee-reported culture driven by truly diverse and collaborative teams
Supplier diversity: at least one diverse supplier available in every sourcing category; internal certified supplier library
Partnered with universities (Howard, Tulane, Prairie View A&M, Rice) and K–12 institutions to broaden internships and STEM learning opportunities
Equity defined as fairness in practices, policies, and systems; employees evaluated based on performance, leadership potential, behaviors, and competencies
Inclusion defined as creating a work environment where differences are valued, respected, and leveraged as a business enabler

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Role

Description

trade execution

market making

risk management

ppa origination

portfolio optimization

compliance monitoring

Ensure all transactions are accurate, transparent, and compliant with ENGIE best practices
Ensure adherence to all regulatory and product compliance requirements
Execute trades in compliance with Credit and Legal requirements
Work effectively with back-office teams to streamline processes and implement improvements
Serve as the primary dedicated market maker in voluntary and compliance REC markets for internal and external customers, particularly supporting the Supply business
Provide insights and analysis into REC market fundamentals to inform trading strategies
Provide regulatory insights on impacts to compliance and voluntary markets
Originate REC Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and collaborate with Origination and Power desks on structuring PPAs
Identify optimization opportunities within the REC portfolio/inventory and broader market
Manage risk of EEMNA REC positions across all relevant markets

Requirements

etrm

advanced excel

rec trading

bachelor's

10+ years

stakeholder engagement

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Analytical profile, ability to provide precise and solid insights, identify causes and conditions, structure action plans, and propose and defend those to the leadership
Clear and effective communicator with ability to engage in dialogue and debate with senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional projects and stakeholder engagement
Proficiency in trading and ETRM systems and advanced Excel
Bachelor’s degree in which you completed courses in business, economics, STEM or any related disciplines
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex analyses and defend recommendations to senior stakeholders
Ability to make competitive REC markets and provide market access to affiliate companies
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies;
Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to develop cogent reasoning to defend analyses and perspectives
Ability to work autonomously and lead cross-functional teams.
Team player comfortable operating in matrixed structure and managing stakeholder expectations
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy and limited oversight.
Minimum of 10 years of REC trading or relevant environmental products trading experience (e.g., carbon credits, renewable fuels), with proven leadership in voluntary and compliance markets

Benefits

This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy; 4 days in the office

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship is provided for this role.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

11 GW Renewables

Grid-Scale Assets

Manages significant capacity of renewable energy infrastructure across North America.

#2 Global PPA Rank

Power Purchase Agreements

Achieved a top global ranking in 2021, reflecting strong market presence in renewable energy contracts.

Weaves decades of energy heritage into every clean-energy project.
Manages over multi billion dollar operations across renewable energy sectors.
Projects range from community solar + storage to large-scale wind and solar farms.
Provides end-to-end services from development to asset management.
Specializes in renewable energy solutions, networks, storage, and flexible generation.
Partners deeply with local communities, campuses, cities, and industrial clients.

Culture + Values

Bold – act with conviction, dare to try
Open – believe in our collective strength
Demanding – willing to go the extra mile
Caring – build an environment based on trust and respect
Collaborate: Transcending our own priorities to put the Group’s interests first; bringing together the business and functional objectives; working in networks beyond our reporting lines
Commit to deliver: committing to delivering ambitious results; over‑achieving rather than over‑promising; doing what we say, and endorsing responsibility in action
Focus on business: reinforcing business mindset and focusing on performance management; designing profitable solutions; managing complexity internally to make things easy for customers
Engage: embodying ENGIE’s purpose and taking the strategy onboard; creating the conditions for enthusiasm; fueling our energy and pride
Prioritize: aligning with strategic objectives and road maps, and focusing on priorities; making choices and sticking to them; giving meaning to actions

Environment + Sustainability

45 Mt CO₂-eq

CO₂ Reduction Target

Target to help customers reduce emissions annually.

80 GW

Renewable Energy Target

Installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.

230 g CO₂

Carbon Intensity Goal

Carbon intensity reduction target for energy production.

100% Suppliers

Sustainable Procurement

Ensure all preferred suppliers meet Science Based Targets by 2025.

Committed to carbon neutrality for all activities by 2045
Global ambition: Net zero carbon target by 2045 in all areas
Workforce ways of working net zero target by 2045
Strategic decarbonization levers: low-carbon electricity, energy networks, energy efficiency services; industrial approach to energy transition

Inclusion & Diversity

2020

Advanced DEI Activities

Advanced activities to affect positive change in diversity, equity, and inclusion across the business.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

Engaged Certified Suppliers

Engaged minority-, women-, veteran-, disability-, LGBTQ-, and small business-certified suppliers.

Global DEI roadmap across five dimensions: Gender, LGBTQ+, Abilities, Generations, Origins
Strategic DEI model: Educate – Embed – Evaluate
Core DEI elements: Employee Resource Groups; Mindful Leadership; Culture Council
Employee-reported culture driven by truly diverse and collaborative teams
Supplier diversity: at least one diverse supplier available in every sourcing category; internal certified supplier library
Partnered with universities (Howard, Tulane, Prairie View A&M, Rice) and K–12 institutions to broaden internships and STEM learning opportunities
Equity defined as fairness in practices, policies, and systems; employees evaluated based on performance, leadership potential, behaviors, and competencies
Inclusion defined as creating a work environment where differences are valued, respected, and leveraged as a business enabler

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