Director of Asset Management

Client is a leader in the development and operation of renewable and conventional power generation, as well as a bio-fuel pellet facility, is looking for an Asset Manager to join its Buffalo Grove, IL-based Asset Management team. The successful candidate will possess strong management skills, a strong technical background, and a basic understanding of the mechanics of North American energy markets. Join us as we expand our team with seasoned, highly motivated asset management professionals.

Must be able to work in the United States without employer support or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize financial, contractual and regulatory aspects of a diverse portfolio of electrical generation assets and a bio-fuel pellet facility.
• Lead communications with corporate team, plant personnel, partners, service providers, Independent System Operators, customers and consultants in managing day to day operations.
• Lead back end settlement process for electrical energy and capacity sales as well as environmental emission transactions.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Non-remote. Must be able to come into the office, M-F, 8am - 5pm
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong quantitative and analytics background, preferably energy and fuel markets related.
• Strong understanding of physical and financial electricity, congestion, natural gas, emissions, and market design in one or more of the North American control areas.
• Strong understanding of energy, capacity and emission markets.
• Robust oral and written communication skills.
• Familiar with market rules governing North American physical and financial energy transactions.
• Ten (10) years’ experience managing or operating generation assets in one or more of the North American ISOs.
• Two (2) years’ experience with NERC compliance in a management role or as a subject matter expert.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent quantitative analytical experience .
  
  

RK

Skills: quantitative analytics,communication skills,technical background,quantitative analysis,excel proficiency,contractual management,regulatory knowledge,nerc compliance,management skills,energy markets knowledge,excel