Trader, Short-term

1 week ago

Calgary, Canada TransAlta Corporation Full time

**WHO WE ARE**

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

**Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion**

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

TransAlta is seeking a Short-Term Trader, East, to join our team and report directly to the Manager, East Cash & FTR Trading. This pivotal role on the East Short-Term desk involves shift work with on-call responsibilities and is essential to managing our generation assets in Eastern markets (Canada & USA). The position focuses on delivering reliable service and risk mitigation through diligent work practices and strict adherence to compliance standards.

This position is a full-time in-office role at our new head office in Downtown Calgary.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- Responsible for managing Eastern Asset offers, outages, and 24/7 first contact with ISOs and RTOs;
- Oversee Energy Management Agreements (EMAs) to provide around-the-clock support;
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing trading and EMA clients;
- Drive financial results in alignment with the annual East Short Term Trader plan;
- Identify and pursue growth opportunities with new clients and in active trading markets (IESO, NYISO, PJM, MISO, ISNE, and SPP);
- Provide comprehensive support to the East desk, handling power scheduling and managing deal requests;
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Risk, Settlement, and Credit) to resolve trade or financial discrepancies for the Eastern business;
- Execute personal trades and ensure accurate deal capture.

**WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU**
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or Computer Science;
- 5+ years of relevant experience in market and trading environments;
- Strong ability to quickly analyze information and make timely decisions;
- Proven skill in communicating effectively with counterparts and customers;
- Demonstrated capacity to make well-informed decisions under pressure;

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Successful completion of applicable background checks is a condition of employment.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. To learn more about how we can _energize your future,_ check out our new Employee Experience Booklet.

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