Country
USA
City
HOUSTON
Workplace location
HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA)
Employer company
TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America, Inc.
Domain
Sales
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 6 years

Context & Environment

Working at TotalEnergies 

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our field site employees work together to build teamwork through collaboration. This position is in Houston, Texas. 


What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

  • Be part of a dynamic and expanding international team, collaborating with industry leaders in Houston and Geneva.
  • Work on cutting-edge quantitative models and market strategies, driving real impact in the energy sector.
  • Develop deep expertise in power markets, regulatory frameworks, and strategic investment.
  • Enjoy a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment with opportunities for growth and career advancement.


PURPOSES

  • Contribute positively to the P&L by developing and managing the portfolio of assets.
  • Extend the commercial capabilities of the Company by developing innovative trading approaches in order to manage and mitigate market risks of intermittent production.
  • Liaise with and strengthen relationships with all internal stakeholders: other trading and origination desks, support functions (operations, legal, middle and back offices, research and market analysis, IT), Finance/Credit departments, Company’s development and strategy teams.


Electricity is the energy of the 21st century. To answer responsibly, TotalEnergies is investing significantly in solar and wind power in order to become one of the global top five producers of renewable energy by 2030. The Company is developing a portfolio of assets and operations across the electricity value chain to ensure that electricity accounts for 40% of its sales mix by 2050. The Company is also investing in batteries and hydrogen while developing its power retail activities.

Activities

The Structured Power Trading team operates within GRP (Gas, Renewables & Power) Trading division to manage market exposures mostly linked to renewable power activities. The team will also act as the Company’s subject matter expert and provide market intelligence internally. 

  • Drive profitability and strategic growth by managing a risk-balanced portfolio with full P&L responsibility.
  • Lead innovative pricing strategies for a diverse portfolio, including Basis risk, Flex products, and Renewable Assets.
  • Analyze and mitigate risks through proactive identification, quantification, and the development of effective hedging strategies.
  • Transform data into action by converting quantitative insights into impactful business and strategic recommendations.
  • Enhance risk management by contributing to the development and implementation of cutting-edge P&L and risk reporting systems.
  • Build advanced pricing tools and methodologies to optimize the management of renewable and flexible assets.
  • Seize commercial opportunities by pricing and quoting deals in collaboration with Origination teams while advising on optimal contractual terms.
  • Collaborate across trading desks and leverage the Company’s deep expertise to maximize market positioning.
  • Work with Research and Market Analysis to refine pricing models and assess illiquid market risks across various technologies and geographies.
  • Stay ahead of market regulations by maintaining a strong knowledge of financial compliance within operational markets.
  • Be a thought leader by acting as a subject matter expert, providing valuable market intelligence to shape the Company’s power activities and strategic direction.

 DIMENSIONS

The Structured Power Trading team operates within the Trading division to consolidate and manage power exposures coming from the development of the Company’s renewable activities. The Structured Power Trading team identifies market opportunities as well as support various internal teams in charge of renewable development and retail activities

Candidate Profile

You are someone who possesses the following experience and credentials:

Education / Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field of study such as engineering, economics, finance, etc.
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience within a Gas, Renewables or Power company, a Trading house or a bank, developing, trading and risk managing a portfolio of renewable assets.  
  • Knowledge of pricing and management of flexible products such as hydro or batteries.
  • Demonstrated experience pricing and risk managing congestion products such as CRR and FTR.
  • Demonstrated track record of pricing and risk managing US PPA is required.

Skills

  • Strong analytical skills required, coding skills a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to keep a positive team spirt while working under pressure.
  • Fluent in English, French fluency a plus.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

At TotalEnergies we know that you're more than what's on your CV. If this opportunity excites you, but your profile doesn't exactly match the description above...give it a try & apply. Diversity of perspectives & experiences make us stronger.


TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

TotalEnergies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

About the company:
TotalEnergies is a multi-energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.


TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP) is the trading arm of TotalEnergies in the field of low carbon energies (mainly gas, LNG and power). As such it operates in fast-evolving market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation and evolution. Uncertainties specific to the trading environment (volatility of prices, supply & demand mismatches) are coupled with those coming from the broader energy sector (climate change policies, changes in the energy mix, developments of new energy sources, etc). In such context TGP helps to ensure growth and profitability to a key segment of the business in order to reach the objective of Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

Our Culture:
We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population while fulfilling our ambition to be a major player in the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation.

Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success while ensuring safety in all our operations.

We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding and ever-changing industry, we cultivate a friendly workplace where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, and where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.