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Energy Market Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (math, statistics, engineering, quantitative finance, or business); advanced degree preferred; 10+ years of experience in energy operations, commodity risk management, portfolio optimization, and hedging in the energy sector
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex market data; proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of Python and SQL; experience with retail pricing, risk assessment, and transaction structuring
  • Deep knowledge of Power ISO markets (CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, etc.), with CAISO experience highly valued; understanding of physical, financial, and environmental settlement processes
  • Proven leadership and strong communication/interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships across the organization and motivate teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of Energy Market Operations
  • Develop and implement strategies for managing profits at risk for a portfolio of behind-the-meter resources
  • Analyze market trends and identify opportunities to optimize energy portfolios and reduce risks
  • Provide regular reporting to senior management on key performance indicators, risks, and opportunities

About the company

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Olivine, Inc.

Cleantech / Climate Tech

Services include: Program Operations Olivine maintains the infrastructure as well as the expertise to support the implementation, administration and management of Demand Response and Energy Efficiency programs. Demand Response Consulting Olivine offers a variety of services to help customers enhance their Demand Response (DR) programs or services. Solution areas include strategy, process improvement, and technology. We provide services to utilities, system operators, and other market participants. Specific service offerings include: â– DR program design and optimization â– DR technology requirements definition â– Research and analysis â– Training Energy Efficiency Consulting Olivine offers a variety of services to help customers enhance their Energy Efficiency (EE) programs. Services areas include strategy, process improvement, and program management. We provide services to utilities, system operators, and other market participants. Specific service offerings include: â– EE portfolio design and optimization â– EE program design â– EE program analysis, monitoring, and improvement â– EE program management â– Research and analysis â– Training

Company details

IndustryCleantech / Climate Tech
Company size2 - 10

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Job description

Olivine needs a highly skilled and experienced Manager to oversee Energy Market Operations and dispatch functions within our Virtual Power Plant (VPP) business. You possess a deep understanding of the energy industry, including wholesale and energy markets, risk management, and hedging strategies.

What You will Do:

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of Energy Market Operations
  • Develop and implement effective strategies for managing profits at risk for a portfolio of behind the meter resources.
  • Analyze market trends and identify opportunities to optimize energy portfolios and reduce risks.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Provide guidance and support to team members to transfer knowledge, develop expertise and to ensure operational excellence is achieved for all trading and market related activities.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of strategies and objectives; including teams encompassing Marketing, Legal, Sales, and Accounting
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement overall business strategies and plans
  • Provide regular reporting to senior management on key performance indicators, risks, and opportunities. Provide Profit/Loss explanation related to portfolio and assist in variance explanation and corrective action.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as math, statistics, engineering, quantitative finance, or business; advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in energy operations, commodity risk management, portfolio optimization, and hedging specific to the energy sector
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex market data
  • Analytical skills required for retail pricing, risk assessment, and transaction structuring
  • Strong working knowledge of Power ISO markets such as CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, etc.  Experience in CAISO valued.
  • Understanding of various settlement processes including physical, financial, and environmental
  • High level of proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of Python and SQL.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment juggling multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Knowledge of energy trading, risk management, and hedging strategies

You must be motivated and eager to work in a small and growing company. We are a dynamic group of people looking for individuals who can add leverage on day one. If you want to make a real impact helping people fight climate change this is a great opportunity for you!

About Olivine, Inc.

Olivine is a small and growing company, leading the way to provide low-cost grid and market-integrated distributed energy resources of all types for a sustainable clean energy economy. If you are mission-driven, hard-working and looking for a flexible environment to grow your energy expertise and contribute to carbon-free communities, Olivine is the place for you.

Olivine, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers.

No relocation or work visa sponsorship provided.
Salary Dependent on Experience: 130,000-150,000 USD

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