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Senior Gas TraderAlliant Energy • Cedar Rapids, IA, US
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Senior Gas Trader

Senior Gas Trader

Alliant Energy • Cedar Rapids, IA, US
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Sr. Gas Trader

Bring your energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary Alliant Energy is growing - and we're looking for a Sr. Gas Trader to help fuel that momentum! In this role, you'll be the mastermind behind buying and scheduling natural gas to keep our customers warm and our power plants humming. You'll negotiate deals, balance supply and demand, and make real-time decisions that impact thousands. If you love strategy, fast-paced action, and making data work for you, this is your kind of gig. Ready to trade up to a career that's anything but boring?

Remote work will be considered for qualified candidates based in Iowa and Wisconsin.

What You Will Do

  • Solicits bids for and negotiates the purchase and sale of physical natural gas commodity for periods up to 60 days in advance. Makes decisions on purchases and sales in accordance with management directives. Ensures all purchases and sales of gas are fully documented and summarized for accounting and billing purposes.
  • Monitors reports, electronic bulletin boards, and interacts with contacts at pipeline companies to track key volume activity accounts (imbalance, storage levels, etc.) and takes corrective action as necessary.
  • Implements strategies developed by leadership for minimizing ratepayer gas costs.
  • Tracks costs, profits and savings from negotiations and trades for management and accounting reporting. Makes regulatory filings under management direction.
  • Assists in the negotiation of interstate pipeline contracts.
  • Schedules gas on the interstate pipelines and monitors system demand to adjust supplies as necessary, including weekend and holiday coverage.
  • Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in economics, accounting, business administration, engineering, or related area Preferred
  • Required Experience

  • 3 years of experience in energy trading, scheduling, risk management, forecasting, engineering, or equivalent analytical or financial experience
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated understanding of public utility economics, operations and market economics and finance concepts preferred.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out responsibilities and make decisions with moderate direction.
  • Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Key Skills

  • Business Negotiations Cost Optimization Energy Transaction Management Pricing Strategies Procurement Strategies Risk Analytics
  • Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

    Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

    Pay Range : $100,000-$130,000 This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

    It's not just what we do; it's how we do it. Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

    Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

    All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

    Disclaimer : The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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