Senior Manager, Energy Marketing & Trading

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I. Job Summary
Recognized across the organization for commercial Energy Marketing/trading expertise with experience across multiple commodities. Prior experience in developing new business, managing client relationships, and managing energy commodity portfolios. Understands financial risk management, physical energy logistics as well as legal/ contractual requirements when executing transactions. Able and willing to sell/market/trade on their own but must have prior management/supervisory experience in this field.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
 

• Research short and medium term market activity / trends and develops a strategic and tactical plan to monetize WM's energy portfolio, particularly natural gas, renewable credits and power.
• Responsible for short- and medium-term energy and renewable credit transactions.
• Leads a small team of marketing/trading employees. Responsible for coaching, directing and motivating them to be successful.
• Manages relationships with partners, re-sellers and brokers on behalf of WM
• Works closely with WM functions in plant operations, compliance and regulatory to establish and understand the inventory available for sale.
• Works with WMRE senior management to establish strategy and resources as appropriate.
• Works with internal and external customers, suppliers and other partners to resolve problems, respond to suggestions for improvement and enhancements, test, refine and institutionalize solutions.
• Responsible for advising management on sales, trading and hedging strategies and activities.
• Familiar with energy transaction I.T. systems (Nymex, ICE, Nodal) as well as Over-the-Counter transactions.
• Prior experience working with mid and back office employees systems( while not essential) would be helpful.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
None

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
 

• Education: Bachelors Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience: Seven (7) years of relevant work in energy commodity markets (in addition to education requirement)

Preferred Experience

RNG Background

RIN/LCFS trading, renewable fuels

Energy Commercialization

Management Background

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
 

• None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities That Contribute to Success
 

• KSAs
• Strong character, able to cope successfully with demanding and fast-paced energy environment.
• Effective communicator with the ability to lead and influence others.
• Aligning Performance for Success - Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
• Building Partnerships - Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals.
• Building Trust - Interacting with others in a way that give them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
• Coaching and Developing Others - Providing feedback, instruction and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities, planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.
• Decision Making - Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

V. Work Environment and Essential Functions
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
 

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;

Normal setting for this job is: office setting/travel (15%-25%)-Houston Hybrid Required
 

Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 
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