Highlights
The position sits at the intersection of retail power, wholesale markets, trading, supply and risk , with direct exposure to senior leadership and significant influence over commercial and portfolio decisions. Relevant experience may include retail power pricing, load forecasting, supply and risk management, wholesale trading, portfolio management, structuring, market analytics and quantitative modeling.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | TX |
| Industry | Accounting and Auditing Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
| Website | http://www.rwr.com |
Description
Senior Manager / Director, Commercial Analytics
Location: Houston, TX, Galleria Area
Industry: Retail & Wholesale Power / Energy Trading
The Opportunity
A growing energy company is seeking a Senior Manager / Director of Commercial Analytics to build and lead the analytics function supporting its expanding retail and wholesale power businesses.
This is a newly created position due to growth and a high-visibility opportunity to build the analytical foundation supporting trading, wholesale origination, retail pricing, supply and portfolio risk.
The role will lead an existing team while remaining hands-on with the analytics and models that drive commercial decisions.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate combines strong retail electricity analytics and wholesale power market expertise with the ability to lead a team while remaining technically hands-on.
Relevant experience may include retail power pricing, load forecasting, supply and risk management, wholesale trading, portfolio management, structuring, market analytics and quantitative modeling.
Why This Opportunity
This is an opportunity to build the commercial analytics function, not simply maintain an existing one. The position sits at the intersection of retail power, wholesale markets, trading, supply and risk, with direct exposure to senior leadership and significant influence over commercial and portfolio decisions.
The company offers the resources and market access of a substantial global commodities platform combined with an entrepreneurial environment where this leader can have a meaningful impact on the continued growth of the business.
Location: Houston, TX, Galleria Area
Industry: Retail & Wholesale Power / Energy Trading
The Opportunity
A growing energy company is seeking a Senior Manager / Director of Commercial Analytics to build and lead the analytics function supporting its expanding retail and wholesale power businesses.
This is a newly created position due to growth and a high-visibility opportunity to build the analytical foundation supporting trading, wholesale origination, retail pricing, supply and portfolio risk.
The role will lead an existing team while remaining hands-on with the analytics and models that drive commercial decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Commercial Analytics team and help scale the function as the business grows.
Own load forecasting, price forecasting and wholesale valuation methodologies.
Develop quantitative pricing and valuation models addressing shaping, basis, congestion, capacity, weather and volumetric risk.
Stress load and price assumptions and recommend optimal portfolio and hedging outcomes.
Partner closely with trading and supply on forward curves, wholesale market dynamics, hedge strategy and P&L attribution.
Provide senior leadership with clear analysis of exposures, market conditions and portfolio opportunities.
Build scalable analytics tools and automation using Python, SQL and advanced quantitative modeling.
Monitor developments across ERCOT, PJM and NYISO and evaluate their commercial impact.
The ideal candidate combines strong retail electricity analytics and wholesale power market expertise with the ability to lead a team while remaining technically hands-on.
Relevant experience may include retail power pricing, load forecasting, supply and risk management, wholesale trading, portfolio management, structuring, market analytics and quantitative modeling.
Why This Opportunity
This is an opportunity to build the commercial analytics function, not simply maintain an existing one. The position sits at the intersection of retail power, wholesale markets, trading, supply and risk, with direct exposure to senior leadership and significant influence over commercial and portfolio decisions.
The company offers the resources and market access of a substantial global commodities platform combined with an entrepreneurial environment where this leader can have a meaningful impact on the continued growth of the business.
About Company
When Richard, Wayne & Roberts began in 1979, our goal was to operate on a level of professionalism commensurate with that of the companies we work for. We strive to be a business partner, a resource our clients can turn to with confidence to fill key positions in their companies.
Based on our repeat business rate (more than 70 percent of our assignments come from existing clients), we have proven that we are a trustworthy partner. Our recruiters all specialize in a particular industry. Because they do, they know exactly where to start looking for qualified candidates. They also understand special terminology, grasp job requirements quickly, and can better evaluate candidates. Finally, they know what the salary structures are and can help you formulate competitive offers.
We dedicate our work to the development and success of the recruiters we hire, the clients we represent, and the candidates we serve. Richard, Wayne and Roberts' goal is to leave a legacy of lives more fulfilled by our commitment to each of our candidates' and clients' unique talents and needs.
With over 40 years of successful service as a professional search firm, RWR consistently ranks in the Top 5 Permanent Placement Recruiting Firms by the Houston Business Journal; and as one of the Best Professional Recruiting and Executive Search Firms in America, by Forbes.
We recruit on a local, national, and international basis as required for each client engagement.
We are client-focused, keeping you our top priority throughout the placement process.
As an external representative of your company, we assure all candidates are treated with honesty and respect throughout the job search process, and we pride ourselves on communicating feedback promptly.