Commodity Pricing & Data Analyst

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

The Commodity Pricing & Data Analyst is primarily responsible for providing pricing, analytical support and general research for Power related transactions. In addition, the Commodity Pricing & Data Analyst is also responsible for administering retail deal addenda and contracts within the organization to ensure deal characteristics are positively identified/captured accordingly.

Job Responsibilities

Data Management & Pricing

- Perform data preparation, load analysis, and investigate data issues for new and existing customers.

- Prepare pricing for basic retail structures such as load following and block products for new and existing customers.

- Communicate executable and indicative pricing for Sales timely and accurately.

- Expert functional user of Intelometry/InRetail system.

Process Flow/Deal Lifecycle

- Responsible for timely and accurate completion of Retail Deal tickets and Risk Summaries for retail deal capture and risk reporting of transaction.

- Work with Enrollments to ensure customer meters are correctly identified and enrolled pursuant to contract terms and ensure all workflow related items are completed.

- Working understanding of Billing and Settlements processes

- Work with Analytics team as directed to resolve issues for existing customers who need to be restructured (i.e., re-priced) as a result of poor swing performance.

- Perform testing for new and existing product configurations in InRetail as directed and report testing results back to Commodity Structuring Lead.

Product Knowledge

- Become an expert in functional product knowledge (i.e., Calpine product suite, pricing components and settlement capability) and be able to articulate Calpine’s product characteristics to Sales.

- Respond to inquiries from Mid and Back Office in a timely manner to ensure accurate customer settlement.

- Provide basic ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed (e.g., look-back analysis)

Regulatory, ISO, and Market Knowledge

- Gain and maintain an understanding of regional regulatory framework at State and ISO level to determine how these variables will impact retail product pricing and contractual risk to Calpine.

- Perform savings/tariff analysis.

Job Requirements

- Math, Business, Finance, Engineering degree preferred.

- Experience in (ERCOT, PJM, ISO-NE, NYISO, CAISO and Western Physical Markets) is preferred

- Basic understanding of financial and physical energy trading markets, particularly electricity markets is required

- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy

- Effective communication skills both written and oral

- Excellent computer skills with an emphasis on Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and other internal systems

- Basic understanding of Electricity and Natural Gas fundamentals preferred

Salary Information - Position eligible for annual bonus.

Salary range - $64,480 to $85,873

Additional Calpine Information

- Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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