Mid-Market Lead

Job Posting End Date

06-28-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for creating earnings by identifying and pursuing transactional opportunities in the mid-marketing space as well as negotiating economic hedges of energy and capacity to reduce portfolio risk. Set direction and strategy for the mid-marketing function to allow for growth and expansion of earnings opportunities. Lead customer and counterparty relations to ensure AEP is a preferred partner. Collaborates with Energy Trading to provide guidance to Wholesale Origination and Retail sales personnel on commercial terms, markets and energy services to ensure optimization of contracts to maximize and protect profitability and margins.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

AEP is seeking talented and motivated Mid-Market Lead to become an integral part of our Energy Trading team.

What We’re Looking For:

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field is required. MBA is preferred.

Experience: Minimum 8 years’ experience in RTO markets and transactions, strong analytical and negotiation skills, experience working in commercial energy transacting environment.

Other Requirements:

Where You’ll Work

On-Site at 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH

What You’ll Get:

$132,562 - $212,100

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$132,562.00-172,331.00 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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