Lead Power Trader

DEPARTMENT: Power Marketing – Kansas City Headquarters or Remote LOCATION: Kansas City, MO

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday – Friday with some weekend hours.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

- Executes and manages financial trading strategies, primarily using financial products related to RTO/ISO markets.

- Analyzes and evaluates complex energy transactions to ensure that all factors including energy price, transmission, counterparty, and contractual terms are favorable and consistent with company risk management guidelines.

- Develops and maintains strong relationships with customers.

- Working knowledge of FERC/NERC rules and regulations related to energy trading.

- Follows and adheres to FERC/NERC rules and regulations.

- Reserves transmission and/or transport for energy related products throughout the United States.

Education and Experience Requirements:

- Requires a bachelor's degree.

- Familiarity with both physical and financial traded products and deal structures.

- Understanding of electric system operations, scheduling, tagging, power flows, and generation technologies.

- Minimum of 5-7 years of managing congestion risk in transmission constrained electricity markets with a heavy emphasis in the following ISO’s: Southwest Power Pool, ERCOT, MISO

- Proficient in Nexant iHedge Software

Summary of Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

- Possesses knowledge and application of both physical and financial energy products.

- A motivated self-starter who can work with little direct supervision and is capable of working in a high energy, high stress, and fast paced environment.

- A results oriented person who is able to maintain a positive attitude and thrive in a team environment.

- Possesses superior quantitative skills.

- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Proficient in PC spreadsheet and industry software applications.

Working Conditions:

- Normal office working conditions.

- Overnight travel is required.

- Must have an exceptional work record including good attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

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

Work Locations: 1KC - Missouri HQ - Floor 29 One Kansas City Place 1200 Main St Kansas City 64105

Job: Energy Trading/Power Marketing

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Unposting Date: Sep 22, 2025