Power Trading Lead
Core
Own commodity hedging strategy and execution for OpenAI's global data center power portfolio to protect infrastructure economics.
Role type
Individual contributor lead, power trading and energy risk management
Builds
Hedging strategies, procurement plans, and risk analytics for data center energy needs
Domain
Energy markets, power trading, data center infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
power trading, energy procurement, commodity risk management, utility strategy, energy markets, hedging strategy design, exposure quantification, contract negotiation, market monitoring, executive reporting
Preferred skills
ISDA experience, supply contract management, risk limit setting, internal controls
Technologies
ISDAs, supply contracts, risk limits
Responsibilities
Develop commodity hedging strategy for electricity and natural gas; Quantify portfolio exposure by market, site, and load shape; Execute hedging structures including forwards, swaps, and options; Partner with utilities, suppliers, and banks to source products; Build decision frameworks for hedging timing and scope; Coordinate with finance, legal, and site teams; Monitor wholesale markets and regulatory changes; Produce executive analyses on risk and performance; Build governance and reporting playbooks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC