NRG Energy · 1 day ago
Gas Trader
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNRG Energy is dedicated to creating a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future in the energy sector. The Natural Gas Trader will identify and transact physical gas trading opportunities while analyzing market trends, executing trades, and developing strategies to maximize profitability and manage risk.
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Responsibilities
Execute physical and financial gas trades to support and advance the company’s natural gas business objectives in the Gulf Coast, Midcon, West and surrounding regions
Negotiate trade terms with counterparties, including commodity pricing, volume, and delivery requirements and ensure that all trades executed comply with company policies and regulatory requirements
Work with the various teams within NRG to develop unique product offerings and provide exceptional services to customers and counterparties
Identify and assess market risks associated with trading activities
Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate exposure to price fluctuations and other market risk
Monitor and manage trading positions to align with risk management policies
Track and report on trading performance, including profit and loss, and market positions
Analyze trading results and provide recommendations for future trading strategies
Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, industry standards and company policies
Maintain accurate records of trading activities for audit and compliance purposes
Work with other NRG staff to effectively maximize the company’s position and strategy in the market, including participation in market regulatory and policy directions
Comply with all laws and regulations as well as internal NRG policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum 3-5 years of work experience in natural gas trading or a related field with a focus on physical gas markets
Strong understanding of natural gas markets, financial products, physical pipeline flows within the Gulf Coast, Midcon, West and surrounding regions and structured transactions
Proficient in trading platforms, market analysis tools and modeling
Strong analytical skills to interpret market data
Excellent negotiation and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and make decisions in a challenging environment
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements for gas trading
Preferred
Existing strong relationships with key counterparties a significant plus
Company
NRG Energy
NRG Energy is an integrated power generation and supply firm that offers offsite solar, wind power, and smart grid retail services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (31)
2024 (19)
2023 (25)
2022 (14)
2021 (9)
2020 (25)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.99BKey Investors
Public Utility Commission of Texas
2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $4.9B
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $216M
2024-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1.88B
Leadership Team
Lawrence S Coben
President, CEO and Chair of the Board
Anne C Schaumburg
Lead Independent Director
Recent News
2026-01-08
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