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Country USA
State/Region Texas
City Houston
Team Energy and Commodity Management
Seniority Specialist (2-4 years of experience)
Job Type Permanent
Hire Type Full-Time
Work Regimen Hybrid
Posting Date 29-Apr-2026
Expiration Date 30-Jun-2026
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:
The Senior Analyst will be responsible for supporting the short-term trading desk, with a focus on BESS. Namely, developing bidding strategies, maintaining reporting and performing market fundamental modeling and analysis.
What You'll Do at Enel North America:
- Research and modelling of electricity market supply, demand and grid congestion fundamentals for daily trading.
- Develop, own, and distribute automated analysis and reporting tools.
- Build market analysis and modeling to support effective BESS bidding/optimization strategies.
- Work with the short-term trading group to create and analyze daily strategies across all ISO markets (primary market is ERCOT, with SPP and PJM as a plus).
- Data mining and analysis to identify commercial opportunities.
- Support management of short term trading opportunities and pricing structured products (e.g. Tolling agreements).
Who You Are:
- Experience with advanced programming languages (e.g. Python & SQL) and preferably with AI technology.
- Experience with common Python libraries for data analysis and modeling (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Keras, TensorFlow, Matplotlib, Bokeh, Plotly etc.).
- Experience with relational database platforms (Oracle, Snowflake).
- Experience with establishing and maintaining API connections (send and receive).
- Experience with forecasting techniques and handling large, complex time-series data sets.
- Team-oriented and collaborative.
- Must be effective working in a fast-paced team environment, and able to see projects through to completion.
- Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a group.
- Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
- Demonstrates creativity, and independent thought when solving problems.
- Good understanding of business processes and data management.
- Knowledge of US Electricity markets and power systems – experience with one or more ISO markets preferred.
What You've Accomplished:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics or a related quantitative discipline.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in electricity markets in an analytical or trader role.
- Master’s degree preferred.
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:
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.
Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies:
Enel North America has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Enel North America will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent directly to Enel North America, in any capacity will be considered property of Enel North America. This policy is applicable to all Enel North America locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Enel North America will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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 Texas
City Houston
Team Energy and Commodity Management
Seniority Specialist (2-4 years of experience)
Job Type Permanent
Hire Type Full-Time
Work Regimen Hybrid
Posting Date 29-Apr-2026
Expiration Date 30-Jun-2026
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:
The Senior Analyst will be responsible for supporting the short-term trading desk, with a focus on BESS. Namely, developing bidding strategies, maintaining reporting and performing market fundamental modeling and analysis.
What You'll Do at Enel North America:
- Research and modelling of electricity market supply, demand and grid congestion fundamentals for daily trading.
- Develop, own, and distribute automated analysis and reporting tools.
- Build market analysis and modeling to support effective BESS bidding/optimization strategies.
- Work with the short-term trading group to create and analyze daily strategies across all ISO markets (primary market is ERCOT, with SPP and PJM as a plus).
- Data mining and analysis to identify commercial opportunities.
- Support management of short term trading opportunities and pricing structured products (e.g. Tolling agreements).
Who You Are:
- Experience with advanced programming languages (e.g. Python & SQL) and preferably with AI technology.
- Experience with common Python libraries for data analysis and modeling (Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Keras, TensorFlow, Matplotlib, Bokeh, Plotly etc.).
- Experience with relational database platforms (Oracle, Snowflake).
- Experience with establishing and maintaining API connections (send and receive).
- Experience with forecasting techniques and handling large, complex time-series data sets.
- Team-oriented and collaborative.
- Must be effective working in a fast-paced team environment, and able to see projects through to completion.
- Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a group.
- Excellent communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
- Demonstrates creativity, and independent thought when solving problems.
- Good understanding of business processes and data management.
- Knowledge of US Electricity markets and power systems – experience with one or more ISO markets preferred.
What You've Accomplished:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics or a related quantitative discipline.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in electricity markets in an analytical or trader role.
- Master’s degree preferred.
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:
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.
Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies:
Enel North America has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Enel North America will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent directly to Enel North America, in any capacity will be considered property of Enel North America. This policy is applicable to all Enel North America locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Enel North America will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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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Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
STEM OPT applies only to degrees on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Check that your major's CIP code, listed on your I-20, falls under mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related quantitative field before applying.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify for your STEM OPT extension to be valid. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm active enrollment status before signing any offer letter.
Build your I-983 training plan around quant deliverables
Frame your I-983 training plan around specific learning objectives tied to quantitative analysis: model development, backtesting, risk metrics, or statistical inference. Generic descriptions get flagged by DSOs and can delay your extension approval.
Target financial firms with dedicated quantitative research teams
Asset managers, hedge funds, and investment banks that run structured quant programs are more likely to have E-Verify enrollment and experience with STEM OPT paperwork than smaller fintech startups or non-financial employers.
Use Migrate Mate to find E-Verify-enrolled employers hiring quant analysts
Search Migrate Mate to filter quantitative analyst openings by employers verified through E-Verify enrollment, so you aren't wasting applications on companies that can't legally support your STEM OPT extension.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for a STEM OPT extension as a Quantitative Analyst?
STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's CIP code appearing on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, not the job title itself. Degrees in mathematics, statistics, computer science, financial mathematics, and operations research typically qualify. Check the CIP code printed on your I-20 against the DHS list to confirm before your DSO submits the STEM OPT extension request.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Any employer who hires you on a STEM OPT extension must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the specific work site where you'll be employed. This is a federal requirement enforced by ICE, not a company policy choice. Verify enrollment using the E-Verify employer search tool before you accept an offer. Remote work arrangements require the employer's primary worksite to be enrolled.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Quantitative Analyst role?
The I-983 must outline practical training goals directly tied to your quantitative analyst responsibilities, the STEM skills you'll develop, how the employer will supervise and evaluate your progress, and how the work relates to your degree. Generic entries like 'financial analysis' aren't sufficient. Specific learning objectives, such as developing pricing models or applying time-series methods to portfolio data, make the plan defensible if ICE reviews it.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm on STEM OPT and get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your STEM OPT extension is active on April 1 and your H-1B petition is filed for October 1 start, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Your EAD remains valid during this gap without additional filing. This protection applies only if your STEM OPT extension was properly approved and your I-765 for H-1B change of status was timely filed by your employer.
Where can I find Quantitative Analyst jobs at E-Verify-enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate lists quantitative analyst openings filtered by employers enrolled in E-Verify, which removes a major research step for STEM OPT students. You can browse roles in quantitative research, risk analytics, and algorithmic trading without manually cross-checking each company's E-Verify status before applying.