Baringa
Director – Commodity & Energy Trading – US Power Markets
Baringa, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Director – Commodity & Energy Trading – US Power Markets
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Baringa About Baringa
We set out to build the world’s most trusted consulting firm – creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people-first way of working. We work with everyone from FTSE 100 names to bright new start-ups, in every sector. You’ll find us collaborating shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, from the big picture right down to the detail: helping them define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk, or bring their purpose and sustainability goals to life. Our clients love how we get to know what makes their organisations tick – slotting seamlessly into their teams and being proudly geeky about solving their challenges. We have hubs in Europe, the US, Asia and Australia, and we work all around the world - from a wind farm in Wyoming to a boardroom in Berlin. Find us wherever there's a challenge to be tackled and an impact to be made. Job location
Houston, TX Our Commodity & Energy Trading practice is looking for an experienced Director to join the team. Through continued expansion, we are looking for consulting directors to join and support the growth of our Commodity & Energy Trading practice. Our clients rely on our deep industry expertise to navigate a trading landscape defined by price volatility, increasingly complex value chains, and evolving regulatory demands. We support them in defining and executing trading strategies, assessing and enhancing business capabilities, driving technology and digital transformation, and managing risk and regulatory compliance effectively. What you will be doing
Lead client relationship development and identify new business engagement opportunities Oversee and deliver client projects and programs in your area of expertise, working collaboratively with client teams Contribute to Baringa’s strategic growth at local and global levels Support team growth and development by recruiting top talent, mentoring project teams, and championing career development opportunities such as training and stretch assignments You will also work closely with clients on high-impact engagements including: Strategy & Commercial Advisory – US market entry and establishment, commercial trading & hedging strategy, commercial collaboration models, book structure & transfer pricing Business Capability Development – trading capability assessment & benchmarking, trading capability design, operating & organization design, business process design, business change program planning, business & IT readiness & training, operational excellence Risk & Regulatory Advisory – risk strategy definition, risk management policy design, risk capability assessment & design (market, credit, operational, climate, etc.), regulatory & compliance capability assessment & design (KYC, AML, trade surveillance, etc.) Data & Analytics Advisory – Data strategy / architecture design, data & analytics solution design & delivery Technology Advisory & Transformation – technology strategy & architecture design, IT operating model design, technology capability building, technology program QA & health checks, vendor selection & implementation Your Skills And Experience
Our Director positions require 10+ years of experience in a consulting role, with experience in Commodity & Energy Trading. We are seeking individuals with strong client delivery and relationship-building skills, coupled with deep advisory expertise in the following areas: Strategy and Commercial Advisory – Experience in strategic advisory focused on power trading and asset optimization operations Functional Expertise – Comprehensive understanding of the power and environmental value chains Operating Model Design – Capability assessments and target operating model development for power trading organizations Business & IT Transformation – Leading business and IT transformation programs, including change management Market Entry & Trading Readiness – Advisory for launching or scaling asset-backed and power trading businesses Data and Technology Architecture – Strategy, and design, for ETRM systems and trading analytics platforms Program & Project Delivery – Program and project delivery within power trading environments Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee-only coverage. These benefits utilize comprehensive networks to offer coverage throughout the United States Company-paid group term life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and travel insurance Participation in our 401k retirement plan; we contribute 3% of your annual base salary and match up to an additional 2% if you contribute to the plan Ability to set aside pre-tax dollars toward commuter benefits, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dep-care FSA Baringa People Fund – an opportunity for every employee to manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice outside of work Paid Parental leave of 16 weeks for primary caregivers Opportunities to grow your skills and knowledge through a range of learning courses and resources Five weeks’ annual leave, with an additional two-week recharge after five years Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people. Join us. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further. Baringa Privacy Notices For UK & EU
Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com For the USA
Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice, to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com For Australia & Singapore
Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice, to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com
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Director – Commodity & Energy Trading – US Power Markets
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Baringa About Baringa
We set out to build the world’s most trusted consulting firm – creating lasting impact for clients and pioneering a positive, people-first way of working. We work with everyone from FTSE 100 names to bright new start-ups, in every sector. You’ll find us collaborating shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, from the big picture right down to the detail: helping them define their strategy, deliver complex change, spot the right commercial opportunities, manage risk, or bring their purpose and sustainability goals to life. Our clients love how we get to know what makes their organisations tick – slotting seamlessly into their teams and being proudly geeky about solving their challenges. We have hubs in Europe, the US, Asia and Australia, and we work all around the world - from a wind farm in Wyoming to a boardroom in Berlin. Find us wherever there's a challenge to be tackled and an impact to be made. Job location
Houston, TX Our Commodity & Energy Trading practice is looking for an experienced Director to join the team. Through continued expansion, we are looking for consulting directors to join and support the growth of our Commodity & Energy Trading practice. Our clients rely on our deep industry expertise to navigate a trading landscape defined by price volatility, increasingly complex value chains, and evolving regulatory demands. We support them in defining and executing trading strategies, assessing and enhancing business capabilities, driving technology and digital transformation, and managing risk and regulatory compliance effectively. What you will be doing
Lead client relationship development and identify new business engagement opportunities Oversee and deliver client projects and programs in your area of expertise, working collaboratively with client teams Contribute to Baringa’s strategic growth at local and global levels Support team growth and development by recruiting top talent, mentoring project teams, and championing career development opportunities such as training and stretch assignments You will also work closely with clients on high-impact engagements including: Strategy & Commercial Advisory – US market entry and establishment, commercial trading & hedging strategy, commercial collaboration models, book structure & transfer pricing Business Capability Development – trading capability assessment & benchmarking, trading capability design, operating & organization design, business process design, business change program planning, business & IT readiness & training, operational excellence Risk & Regulatory Advisory – risk strategy definition, risk management policy design, risk capability assessment & design (market, credit, operational, climate, etc.), regulatory & compliance capability assessment & design (KYC, AML, trade surveillance, etc.) Data & Analytics Advisory – Data strategy / architecture design, data & analytics solution design & delivery Technology Advisory & Transformation – technology strategy & architecture design, IT operating model design, technology capability building, technology program QA & health checks, vendor selection & implementation Your Skills And Experience
Our Director positions require 10+ years of experience in a consulting role, with experience in Commodity & Energy Trading. We are seeking individuals with strong client delivery and relationship-building skills, coupled with deep advisory expertise in the following areas: Strategy and Commercial Advisory – Experience in strategic advisory focused on power trading and asset optimization operations Functional Expertise – Comprehensive understanding of the power and environmental value chains Operating Model Design – Capability assessments and target operating model development for power trading organizations Business & IT Transformation – Leading business and IT transformation programs, including change management Market Entry & Trading Readiness – Advisory for launching or scaling asset-backed and power trading businesses Data and Technology Architecture – Strategy, and design, for ETRM systems and trading analytics platforms Program & Project Delivery – Program and project delivery within power trading environments Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee-only coverage. These benefits utilize comprehensive networks to offer coverage throughout the United States Company-paid group term life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and travel insurance Participation in our 401k retirement plan; we contribute 3% of your annual base salary and match up to an additional 2% if you contribute to the plan Ability to set aside pre-tax dollars toward commuter benefits, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dep-care FSA Baringa People Fund – an opportunity for every employee to manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice outside of work Paid Parental leave of 16 weeks for primary caregivers Opportunities to grow your skills and knowledge through a range of learning courses and resources Five weeks’ annual leave, with an additional two-week recharge after five years Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people. Join us. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further. Baringa Privacy Notices For UK & EU
Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com For the USA
Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice, to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com For Australia & Singapore
Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice, to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com
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