Tanius Technology, LLC · 2 months ago
FTR Trader
Alamo
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTanius is seeking a skilled FTR Trader to join their expanding power markets team in California/Bay Area. The role involves trading congestion products, conducting market research, and developing trading strategies while collaborating with other traders and analysts.
Financial ServicesReal Estate
Responsibilities
Actively trading congestion products across several ISO/RTO markets
Performing market research
Developing data-driven trading strategies
Identifying opportunities
Managing risk
Enhancing existing strategy framework
Collaborating with different trading groups within the firm
Analyzing market dynamics
Refining trade ideas
Guiding junior members of the desk
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience (around 2+ years) in FTR trading, congestion analysis, or comparable power market roles involving ISO/RTO products
Solid grasp of market design, grid operations, and transmission dynamics across multiple U.S. power markets
Strong technical toolkit – proficient in Python for research and data engineering, comfortable working in Git-based environments for collaborative development
Proven record of building, testing, and refining trading strategies through full lifecycle: ideation → modeling → risk assessment → post-trade review
Adept with statistical reasoning and quantitative methods; uses probability, regression, and optimization techniques to evaluate risk and discover inefficiencies
Exceptionally detail-oriented and disciplined — able to manage simultaneous workflows and deliver consistent results under time pressure
Enjoys working with data, exploring new patterns, and maintaining rigorous model validation habits
Strong communication skills; able to explain technical findings clearly and coordinate with traders, analysts, and technology teams
Self-driven and intellectually curious — thrives in unstructured environments, quick to learn new tools and adapt to changing market conditions
Positive teammate who contributes to a collaborative, solution-focused desk culture
Company
Tanius Technology, LLC
Trading and Technology company making markets in primarily commodity futures. Based in California.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Gary Middlemiss
Partner
Karl Schulze
Founding Partner
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