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Get Access To All JobsWelcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.
We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.
Job Summary:
The Director, Regulatory Compliance will build upon NRG’s existing trade compliance program continuing the development and implementation of a first-class program. NRG’s trading operation is regulated by a number of Federal authorities such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Canada Energy Regulator (CER); and state or provincial regulators (e.g., the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCTX), Ontario Energy Board (OEB), and the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC)). These agencies require a proactive program which, i) ensures compliance with their regulations and ii) detects and deters market manipulation. In response to these ever-evolving regulations and expansion of its trading activity from a volumetric and geographic perspective, NRG is seeking to enhance its preventative and active monitoring of trading patterns and trader behavior to minimize the potential for abusive market activity (intended or unintended).
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Monitoring enforcement arms of applicable regulatory bodies, particularly FERC and CFTC to evaluate penalties assessed related to energy trading activity.
- Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of all compliance requirements relating to the Company’s energy trading activities.
- Implementing and monitoring necessary measurements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Reviewing and analyzing trader transactions to identify potential areas of risk of non-compliance and proactively advise on improvements to trading behavior.
- Implement an asset bid monitoring/review program to ensure compliance with ISO/RTO market rules and market behavior rules.
- Working with support functions including Risk personnel to ensure compliance with the rules set forth by the applicable external regulatory agencies and Exchanges.
- Working with the Technical Training, Legal, and Risk teams to plan, develop, and implement training programs for personnel engaged in energy transactions to ensure compliance with rules established by the various regulatory agencies and Exchanges.
- Assisting in the development, tracking, calculating and reporting of trade compliance metrics to NRG Senior Management.
- Working with the Legal function (and others as appropriate) to conduct internal investigations, including through the review/collection/analysis of trade data, as necessary.
- Traveling periodically to participate in industry forums related to energy trading, or to collaborate with NRG personnel located outside of primary office location as necessary.
Working Conditions:
Position location is in Houston, TX.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of directly related experience in energy trading, or in a compliance role at an exchange, ISO/RTO, or governmental regulatory oversight body is required.
- Knowledge of trading operations, trade practices, and/or rules and regulations related to trading on a Designated Contract Market (DCM) is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree is a plus, but is not required.
- Understanding of swaps and derivatives as used in the energy industry and how such trading activities may interact to create the appearance of market manipulation.
- Knowledge of ISO/RTO power products (including FTRs and virtual transactions), trading strategies and protocols.
- Knowledge of power and natural gas trading strategies and protocols, and regulations.
- Detailed knowledge of major external regulations applicable to energy trading, including the Commodity Exchange Act, FERC Order 670, Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation, and FERC’s gas pipeline capacity release rules.
- Demonstrated experience with FERC’s Office of Enforcement and its views on market manipulation.
- Experience with Nasdaq’s SMARTS, Aligne, or trade capture systems in general is a plus.
- Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Aggressive, analytical self-manager with critical thinking skills and keen judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of internal or external groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in both team environments and independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf)
Official description on file with Talent.
Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.
We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.
Job Summary:
The Director, Regulatory Compliance will build upon NRG’s existing trade compliance program continuing the development and implementation of a first-class program. NRG’s trading operation is regulated by a number of Federal authorities such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Canada Energy Regulator (CER); and state or provincial regulators (e.g., the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCTX), Ontario Energy Board (OEB), and the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC)). These agencies require a proactive program which, i) ensures compliance with their regulations and ii) detects and deters market manipulation. In response to these ever-evolving regulations and expansion of its trading activity from a volumetric and geographic perspective, NRG is seeking to enhance its preventative and active monitoring of trading patterns and trader behavior to minimize the potential for abusive market activity (intended or unintended).
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Monitoring enforcement arms of applicable regulatory bodies, particularly FERC and CFTC to evaluate penalties assessed related to energy trading activity.
- Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of all compliance requirements relating to the Company’s energy trading activities.
- Implementing and monitoring necessary measurements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Reviewing and analyzing trader transactions to identify potential areas of risk of non-compliance and proactively advise on improvements to trading behavior.
- Implement an asset bid monitoring/review program to ensure compliance with ISO/RTO market rules and market behavior rules.
- Working with support functions including Risk personnel to ensure compliance with the rules set forth by the applicable external regulatory agencies and Exchanges.
- Working with the Technical Training, Legal, and Risk teams to plan, develop, and implement training programs for personnel engaged in energy transactions to ensure compliance with rules established by the various regulatory agencies and Exchanges.
- Assisting in the development, tracking, calculating and reporting of trade compliance metrics to NRG Senior Management.
- Working with the Legal function (and others as appropriate) to conduct internal investigations, including through the review/collection/analysis of trade data, as necessary.
- Traveling periodically to participate in industry forums related to energy trading, or to collaborate with NRG personnel located outside of primary office location as necessary.
Working Conditions:
Position location is in Houston, TX.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of directly related experience in energy trading, or in a compliance role at an exchange, ISO/RTO, or governmental regulatory oversight body is required.
- Knowledge of trading operations, trade practices, and/or rules and regulations related to trading on a Designated Contract Market (DCM) is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree is a plus, but is not required.
- Understanding of swaps and derivatives as used in the energy industry and how such trading activities may interact to create the appearance of market manipulation.
- Knowledge of ISO/RTO power products (including FTRs and virtual transactions), trading strategies and protocols.
- Knowledge of power and natural gas trading strategies and protocols, and regulations.
- Detailed knowledge of major external regulations applicable to energy trading, including the Commodity Exchange Act, FERC Order 670, Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation, and FERC’s gas pipeline capacity release rules.
- Demonstrated experience with FERC’s Office of Enforcement and its views on market manipulation.
- Experience with Nasdaq’s SMARTS, Aligne, or trade capture systems in general is a plus.
- Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Aggressive, analytical self-manager with critical thinking skills and keen judgment.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with all levels of internal or external groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in both team environments and independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf)
Official description on file with Talent.
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Align your credentials with FERC requirements
NRG Energy operates in a heavily regulated energy sector, so compliance roles often require familiarity with FERC, NERC, or state utility commission frameworks. Certifications like CCEP or a background in energy regulatory affairs strengthen your case significantly.
Target roles that match your visa category
H-1B sponsorship for compliance positions typically requires a specialty occupation tie-in, so roles focused on regulatory analysis, environmental compliance, or legal affairs map better than general compliance coordinator titles when building your application strategy.
Understand NRG's PERM filing timeline early
If you're targeting a Green Card through EB-2 or EB-3, ask your recruiter when the PERM labor certification process typically begins for compliance hires. DOL processing adds months before USCIS sees your I-140, so starting that conversation at offer stage matters.
Use Migrate Mate to find open compliance roles
Compliance openings at large energy companies fill quickly and aren't always posted broadly. Use Migrate Mate to filter for NRG Energy compliance positions that explicitly support visa sponsorship, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Prepare for multi-stage compliance background checks
NRG's government and public sector work means compliance hires often undergo extensive vetting. Have your international education credentials evaluated by a NACES-accredited organization before you receive an offer, so the process isn't delayed after acceptance.
Confirm LCA wage level before negotiating salary
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying your wage meets prevailing levels for the role and location. Review the DOL's wage library for your compliance job title in NRG's operating states before negotiating, so your offer falls within an approvable range.
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Find Compliance at NRG Energy JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does NRG Energy sponsor H-1B visas for Compliance roles?
Yes, NRG Energy has a documented track record of sponsoring H-1B visas for compliance positions. Sponsorship is most consistent for roles that qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards, typically those requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as law, regulatory affairs, environmental science, or finance. Roles framed around general administrative compliance are harder to support under H-1B criteria.
Which visa types does NRG Energy commonly use for Compliance hires?
NRG Energy sponsors both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for compliance roles. H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path for specialty occupation positions. For candidates pursuing permanent residence, NRG has supported EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways, which require PERM labor certification through DOL before USCIS adjudicates the immigrant petition. The right category depends on your education level, the specific role, and your long-term goals.
How do I apply for Compliance jobs at NRG Energy?
You can browse and apply for compliance roles at NRG Energy directly through their careers portal. For a filtered view of positions that support visa sponsorship, Migrate Mate lets you search NRG Energy compliance openings specifically tagged for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. Tailoring your application to highlight regulatory experience relevant to energy sector compliance, particularly FERC or NERC familiarity, strengthens your candidacy.
What qualifications does NRG Energy typically expect for Compliance roles?
Most compliance positions at NRG Energy require a bachelor's degree at minimum, with advanced degrees or JDs preferred for regulatory and policy-focused roles. Relevant experience in energy regulation, environmental compliance, or corporate governance is valued. Familiarity with federal and state energy regulatory bodies, including FERC, NERC, and EPA frameworks, is a practical differentiator. Professional certifications such as CCEP or CHC can support both your application and your H-1B specialty occupation argument.
How do I plan my timeline if NRG Energy offers H-1B sponsorship for a Compliance role?
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed once per year, with USCIS accepting registrations in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer outside that window, your start date may be nearly a year away unless you're already in H-1B status or qualify for cap-exempt filing. For Green Card sponsorship, factor in DOL PERM processing, which runs several months before your I-140 petition reaches USCIS.
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