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Country USA
State/Region Massachusetts
City Andover
Team Legal, Corporate Affairs and Audit
Seniority Specialist (2-4 years of experience), Expert (4-8 years of experience)
Job Type Permanent
Hire Type Full-Time
Work Regimen Hybrid
Posting Date 21-Apr-2026
Expiration Date 24-Jul-2026
Company Enel North America, Inc.
DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS
Who We Are
Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.
As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.
For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.
We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.
The Opportunity:
Reporting directly to Sr. Compliance Manager, FERC, CFTC, & Trade Surveillance, this position is responsible for overseeing and administering business activities across U.S. and Canada energy markets to ensure that related operations are compliant with FERC, EIA, CFTC, Dodd Frank, FPA and any other relevant laws and regulations affecting the wholesale energy business, as well as ISO market rules. This will entail being involved in all aspects of strategy formation and execution to identify areas of risk, as well as documenting all necessary information deploying compliance efforts, in order to design and deploy a duly adequate compliance plan.
Key components of the program responsibility include: FERC, EIA, FPA, CFTC disciplines with reference to energy trading on wholesale markets, ISOs rules analysis, context deployment, market incidents investigations, policy and procedure development, spot check monitoring, self-reporting, responding to regulator information requests, and participating in Trading Compliance industry and associations workgroups. This position is critical to ensuring that Company complies with regulatory standards and minimizes financial and reputational risk associated with regulatory non-compliance in ISO and market abuse Rules.
What You'll Do at Enel North America:
- Support and assist the Sr. Compliance Manager, FERC, CFTC, & Trade Surveillance to oversee trade surveillance in all areas of the Enel Trading North America.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable laws, including the requirements of various CFTC-Dodd Frank, US exchange and FERC Anti-Manipulation, ISO Market regulations.
- Escalate applicable trade surveillance alerts to the Director, Market & ISO Compliance and Trade Surveillance committee.
- Manage and develop staff overseeing daily market alerts produced by trading surveillance systems.
- Manage trading activity monitoring across all energy markets, including electricity, natural gas, and emissions.
- Conduct surveillance analyses to identify potential market manipulation or insider trading activity.
- Advise trading desks and other business units on compliance matters.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to regulators, exchanges, EGP Operations & Management, and Control and Monitoring Room.
- Oversee the validity and distribution of the Trade Surveillance quarterly report.
- Providing real time compliance advice to Front Office.
- Deep understanding of available products (physical energy, FTRs, financial bidding, etc.), financial swaps and the effects they have on each other across markets.
- Manage internal and external generation scorecards, critical for KPIs and performance optimization.
Who You Are & What You’ve Accomplished:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Prior experience in an energy trading environment with a working knowledge of multiple markets and related market abuse provisions and ISOs rules
- Proven deep know how of market abuse discipline
- Proven track record in developing and maintaining a leading compliance program
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO and Federal rules and regulations (FERC and EIA), including financial regulation (CFTC, Dodd-Frank, etc.)
- Experience in managing ISO market compliance aspects of a trading portfolio
- Understanding of the components of an effective, industry leading compliance program
- Ability to lead cross-departmental initiatives and projects
- Ability to translate regulatory and legal requirements into business processes and policies
- Highly developed written communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a group
- Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
- Demonstrated creativity, and independent thought when solving problems
- Builds positive relationships with internal and external groups
- Series 3 certification a plus
- Python, R, SQL, and/or Git programming experience a plus
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.
What Enel North America Offers You:
The pay range for this position is $119,196 to $163,895 annually. The base pay actually offered will be based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, work experience, education, and internal equity. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Please see below for additional information on Enel North America rewards.
Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
Benefits are effective as of day one!
Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
- 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
- Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
- Paid leave programs
- The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
- The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.
Enel North America is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process for all job seekers. We will never ask you to pay money or provide sensitive information, such as your social security number or bank account number, as part of the application process. We only hire through our official channels, which include our website and LinkedIn page. If you receive a job offer that did not come through one of those channels, it is likely a scam, and we suggest reporting it to the authorities.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Country USA
State/Region Massachusetts
City Andover
Team Legal, Corporate Affairs and Audit
Seniority Specialist (2-4 years of experience), Expert (4-8 years of experience)
Job Type Permanent
Hire Type Full-Time
Work Regimen Hybrid
Posting Date 21-Apr-2026
Expiration Date 24-Jul-2026
Company Enel North America, Inc.
DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS
Who We Are
Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.
As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.
For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.
We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.
The Opportunity:
Reporting directly to Sr. Compliance Manager, FERC, CFTC, & Trade Surveillance, this position is responsible for overseeing and administering business activities across U.S. and Canada energy markets to ensure that related operations are compliant with FERC, EIA, CFTC, Dodd Frank, FPA and any other relevant laws and regulations affecting the wholesale energy business, as well as ISO market rules. This will entail being involved in all aspects of strategy formation and execution to identify areas of risk, as well as documenting all necessary information deploying compliance efforts, in order to design and deploy a duly adequate compliance plan.
Key components of the program responsibility include: FERC, EIA, FPA, CFTC disciplines with reference to energy trading on wholesale markets, ISOs rules analysis, context deployment, market incidents investigations, policy and procedure development, spot check monitoring, self-reporting, responding to regulator information requests, and participating in Trading Compliance industry and associations workgroups. This position is critical to ensuring that Company complies with regulatory standards and minimizes financial and reputational risk associated with regulatory non-compliance in ISO and market abuse Rules.
What You'll Do at Enel North America:
- Support and assist the Sr. Compliance Manager, FERC, CFTC, & Trade Surveillance to oversee trade surveillance in all areas of the Enel Trading North America.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with all applicable laws, including the requirements of various CFTC-Dodd Frank, US exchange and FERC Anti-Manipulation, ISO Market regulations.
- Escalate applicable trade surveillance alerts to the Director, Market & ISO Compliance and Trade Surveillance committee.
- Manage and develop staff overseeing daily market alerts produced by trading surveillance systems.
- Manage trading activity monitoring across all energy markets, including electricity, natural gas, and emissions.
- Conduct surveillance analyses to identify potential market manipulation or insider trading activity.
- Advise trading desks and other business units on compliance matters.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to regulators, exchanges, EGP Operations & Management, and Control and Monitoring Room.
- Oversee the validity and distribution of the Trade Surveillance quarterly report.
- Providing real time compliance advice to Front Office.
- Deep understanding of available products (physical energy, FTRs, financial bidding, etc.), financial swaps and the effects they have on each other across markets.
- Manage internal and external generation scorecards, critical for KPIs and performance optimization.
Who You Are & What You’ve Accomplished:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Prior experience in an energy trading environment with a working knowledge of multiple markets and related market abuse provisions and ISOs rules
- Proven deep know how of market abuse discipline
- Proven track record in developing and maintaining a leading compliance program
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO and Federal rules and regulations (FERC and EIA), including financial regulation (CFTC, Dodd-Frank, etc.)
- Experience in managing ISO market compliance aspects of a trading portfolio
- Understanding of the components of an effective, industry leading compliance program
- Ability to lead cross-departmental initiatives and projects
- Ability to translate regulatory and legal requirements into business processes and policies
- Highly developed written communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a group
- Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
- Demonstrated creativity, and independent thought when solving problems
- Builds positive relationships with internal and external groups
- Series 3 certification a plus
- Python, R, SQL, and/or Git programming experience a plus
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility – If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.
What Enel North America Offers You:
The pay range for this position is $119,196 to $163,895 annually. The base pay actually offered will be based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, work experience, education, and internal equity. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Please see below for additional information on Enel North America rewards.
Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
Benefits are effective as of day one!
Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
- 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
- Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
- Paid leave programs
- The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
- The opportunity to work for one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
An employee’s eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.
Enel North America is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process for all job seekers. We will never ask you to pay money or provide sensitive information, such as your social security number or bank account number, as part of the application process. We only hire through our official channels, which include our website and LinkedIn page. If you receive a job offer that did not come through one of those channels, it is likely a scam, and we suggest reporting it to the authorities.
LI-Hybrid
PL
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Trade Compliance Manager
Target employers with active import/export operations
Companies with global supply chains, customs filings, and export control programs hire trade compliance managers regularly. These employers already understand sponsorship and are more likely to support your OPT and future H-1B visa petition without needing to be convinced.
Highlight your jurisdiction-specific credentials
Certifications like Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Export Specialist signal you've invested in the field. Employers sponsoring OPT students want proof of specialization, and credentials reduce the perceived risk of hiring someone who still needs long-term immigration support.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Trade compliance hiring cycles can take 60 to 90 days. Starting your job search three to four months before your OPT authorization begins gives you realistic runway to receive an offer and have your employer file required EAD documentation in time.
Frame your international background as a compliance asset
Deep familiarity with a specific country's trade regulations is genuinely valuable in this field. If you understand customs procedures in India, China, or the EU from lived experience, position that knowledge as a direct qualifier for roles covering those regions.
Focus on large manufacturers and logistics firms first
Companies in aerospace, automotive, semiconductors, and third-party logistics regularly hire trade compliance staff and have established immigration processes. Smaller firms may lack HR infrastructure to handle OPT paperwork, making the sponsorship conversation harder to start.
Understand your STEM extension eligibility before interviewing
If your degree is in supply chain, data analytics, or a STEM-designated field, you may qualify for 24 additional months of OPT. Knowing this upfront lets you communicate a longer authorized work window, which directly improves your sponsorship conversation with employers.
Trade Compliance Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Trade Compliance Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT and H-1B purposes?
Yes. Trade Compliance Manager positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in international trade, supply chain management, business, or law, which meets the specialty occupation standard. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for this role category when the job description clearly ties the duties to a specific degree field. Make sure your offer letter reflects those requirements explicitly.
Can I work as a Trade Compliance Manager on OPT without my employer filing any visa petition?
Yes, during your OPT period you're authorized to work using your EAD card, and your employer doesn't need to file a petition on your behalf. However, if you want to stay beyond your OPT window, your employer will need to sponsor an H-1B or another qualifying visa. Starting that conversation early, ideally within your first six months, gives both parties time to plan.
Which degree fields make F-1 students eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension in trade compliance?
Supply chain management, operations research, logistics, and data analytics are common STEM-designated fields that can qualify. International business and trade law degrees are generally not STEM-eligible. Check the Department of Homeland Security's CIP code list to confirm your specific degree program qualifies before counting on the extension in your job search timeline.
How do I find Trade Compliance Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point. It's built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not sifting through listings from employers who won't consider work authorization candidates. Trade compliance roles with active customs, export control, or sanctions compliance functions are the ones most likely to support OPT and eventual H-1B sponsorship.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I'm between jobs as a Trade Compliance Manager?
F-1 OPT rules allow up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment during your standard OPT period. STEM OPT extension holders are limited to 150 days total across both periods combined. If you lose a job or a contract ends, the unemployment clock starts immediately. Staying proactive about your next role rather than waiting until you have an offer is critical to protecting your status.