Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager to

oversee the Wholesale & Retail Energy Operations, Commodity Risk Management, and

Hedging functions within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep

understanding of the energy industry, including wholesale and retail energy markets,

commodity risk management, and hedging strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Oversee the day-to-day operations of Wholesale & Retail Energy Operations,

Commodity Risk Management, and Hedging functions

 Develop and implement effective strategies for managing Gross Margin at Risk

within the scope of served commodities

 Analyze market trends and identify opportunities to optimize energy portfolios

and reduce risks

 Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including

trading counterparties

 Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure operational

excellence is achieved

 Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of strategies and

objectives; including teams encompassing Marketing, Legal, Sales, and

Accounting

 Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement overall business

strategies and plans

 Provide regular reporting to senior management on key performance indicators,

risks, and opportunities. Provide Profit/Loss explanation related to retail portfolio

and assist in variance explanation

Qualifications:

 Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as math, statistics, engineering,

quantitative finance, or business; advanced degree preferred

 10+ years of experience in energy operations, commodity risk management,

portfolio optimization, and hedging specific to the retail energy sector

 Strong analytical skills and the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex

market data

 Analytical skills required for retail pricing, risk assessment, and transaction

structuring

 Strong working knowledge of Power ISO markets (ERCOT and PJM).

 Strong working knowledge of Midwest and Mid-Atlantic gas markets both utilities

and pipelines.

 Understanding of various settlement processes including physical, financial, and

environmental

 High level of proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of VBA and SQL

required. Python working knowledge is a positive

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and

maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

 Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams

 Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment juggling multiple

priorities simultaneously

 Knowledge of energy trading, risk management, and hedging strategies

Competencies:

 Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of

others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

 Integrity - Iron clad. Does not ethically cut corners. Earns trust of co-workers.

Puts organization above self-interests.

 Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;

Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve

service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

 Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative

situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

 Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes

responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of

work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies

appropriate person with an alternate plan.

 Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches

data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and

procedures.

 Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling

and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data

effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

 Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity

and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to

building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to

build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports

everyone’s efforts to succeed.

 Customer Focus - Monitors client satisfaction (internal or external). Establishes

partner relationship with clients. Visible & accessible to clients.

 Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under

pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status

or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on

commitments.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

 Occasionally required to stand

 Occasionally required to walk

 Continually required to sit

 Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

 Occasionally required to bend, stoop

 Continually required to talk or hear

 The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 5 pounds

 While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is

usually moderate

 Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision;

and ability to adjust focus

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the

performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties,

responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts

management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any

time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

Santanna Energy Services

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