Sr. Advisor, Portfolio Management

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria. ACCIONA Energía is looking for a Trading & Asset Optimization Manager to support our Power Marketing team. This position is responsible for leading trading and asset optimization activities across ACCIONA’s renewable energy portfolio, combining analytical, bidding, position management, hedge execution, and portfolio optimization responsibilities. The role works closely with Origination, Analysis and Structuring, Commercial and Operations, Legal, Finance, Accounting, and other internal stakeholders to maximize portfolio value while maintaining disciplined risk management practices. Job Description Key Responsibilities:   Lead trading and asset optimization   strategy   for ACCIONA’s renewable asset portfolio.   Execute power transactions, manage portfolio and hedge positions, and   oversee   short-term trading and risk management strategies across bilateral, exchange, and OTC markets.   Develop, execute, and monitor hedging, congestion management, and optimization strategies for renewable and energy storage portfolios, including management of volume, shape, price, basis, congestion, and operational risk exposures through instruments such as FTRs and ARRs.   Design and execute Day-Ahead and Real-Time   bidding strategies   using analysis of congestion, transmission conditions, outages, weather, generation forecasts, grid operations, and market fundamentals.   Identify and evaluate structured offtake, origination, co-location, and portfolio monetization opportunities in support of commercial and risk management objectives.   Develop and maintain relationships with trading counterparties and market service providers.   Report trading activities, position updates, and relevant risk items through internal governance and risk committee processes.   Monitor   market trends, regulatory developments, technology changes, and portfolio   needs   to recommend and adapt   trading strategies.   Other responsibilities as assigned.   Required Skills and Competencies Qualifications:   5–10 years of experience in electricity markets, trading, asset optimization, portfolio management, or related commercial energy roles.    Strong understanding of electricity market dynamics, grid operations, congestion, basis risk, dispatch, renewable generation, and power market fundamentals.    Strong knowledge of asset-backed trading, risk management practices, and execution of transactions within established governance frameworks and risk limits.    Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills, including the ability to interpret market signals, analyze large datasets, identify trends, and generate actionable trading insights.    Experience developing and executing bidding strategies in Day-Ahead and Real-Time power markets, evaluating structured hedge products (e.g., swaps, options, collars), and working with battery storage optimization preferred.    Knowledge of ERCOT, PJM, SPP, MISO, and AESO electricity markets preferred.    Experience with programming languages, data analytics tools, and/or market or data query platforms preferred.    Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present trading strategies, risks, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.    Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and technically complex environment.    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.   Pay   & Benefits:    Base Pay:   $150,000 - $190,000   15 % Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics)   Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options.    Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage , paid parental leave, and other optional plans.   15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays.   $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment.   Job Location:    55 E Monroe St, Suite 2900   Chicago, IL 60603   As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.