Compliance Analyst, Trading and Markets

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power . This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a lower-carbon future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star . With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

Capital Power is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Compliance Analyst, Trading and Markets to join our team. Reporting to the Sr. Lead, Regulatory Compliance, you will play a critical role in ensuring the company’s wholesale power trading activities comply with federal, state, and ISO/RTO market regulations.

This role supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance programs across physical and financial power markets, including FERC, CFTC, and state-level oversight. The analyst will collaborate with trading desks, legal, risk, and operations teams to proactively identify and mitigate compliance risks, support regulatory reporting, and uphold ethical trading practices.

You will contribute to our team by:

Regulatory Oversight

- Monitoring and interpreting regulatory developments from FERC, CFTC, PUCT, and other relevant agencies, and communicating changes to stakeholders.

- Ensuring compliance with market-based rate tariffs, anti-manipulation rules, and reporting obligations.

- Supporting the implementation of automated systems for trade surveillance and position limit monitoring.

Compliance Program Execution

- Assisting in the rollout and maintenance of the U.S. Trading Compliance Manual and Trading Code of Conduct.

- Supporting the development and delivery of compliance training programs.

- Conducting internal investigations into potential non-compliance events and supporting root cause analysis.

- Developing mitigation plans and coordinating with regulators on resolution strategies.

Trading Desk Support

- Providing real-time guidance to traders on regulatory boundaries and acceptable practices.

- Reviewing daily trading exposures, including time/location spreads, cross-commodity arbitrage, and hedging activity.

- Collaborating with front-office teams to ensure compliance is embedded in trading strategies and decision-making.

Reporting & Documentation

- Supporting the process for regulatory filings (e.g., FERC EQR, CFTC swap reports).

- Maintaining documentation of compliance procedures, training materials, and audit trails.

- Supporting carbon reporting obligations for markets like California (CARB).

What you will bring to the role:

Education

- Post-secondary degree in Economics, Business, Business Law, or a relevant field.

Experience

- 3–5 years of experience in energy trading compliance, market operations, or regulatory affairs.

- Familiarity with U.S. wholesale power markets (e.g., PJM, ERCOT, CAISO, MISO) and ISO/RTO rules.

- Experience in CAISO or PJM is considered an asset.

Technical Skills & Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Proficiency in regulatory reporting tools and trade surveillance platforms.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong organizational and time management skills.

- Ability to build positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to simplify complex issues.

- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

- Knowledge of Allegro and data management skills is considered an asset.

Working Conditions:

- Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with possible very minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.

Additional Details:

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers . If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@capitalpower.com .

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.