Senior Analyst/Analyst, Commercial Operations

RWE Supply & Trading Americas, LLC,  Chicago To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent   Functional area: Commercial / Trading    Your Future Plans An exciting new opportunity has opened for a Commercial Asset & Contract Management Senior Analyst to join and become a core part of our US Commercial Operations team in Chicago, IL. This role will be responsible for supporting the growing commercial portfolio for wind, solar, battery, and flexible generation projects as well as trading activities.    Responsibilities: Performing a detailed examination of the commercial contracts (PPAs, ISDAs etc.) to interpret, identify and meet all obligations for commercial operation while managing customer relationships with a focus placed on: Acting as team lead for the contract and management of PPA deliverables from development though operation phase of the project ensuring all obligations are met and in compliance. Supporting RTO/ISO coordination between RWE facilities and customers. Developing project roadmap establishing milestone dates and clearly communicating to all internal teams while managing the process through the construction phase of the project. Onboarding customers as they transition from contract execution. Identifying key areas of risk and sections of the contract to maintain contract compliance. Identifying and understanding complex settlement mechanisms in PPAs related to floor pricing, curtailment, and basis risk. Coordinating with legal team to send formal notices, certificates, or binding correspondence to ensure the contract obligations are satisfied. Project managing any disputes and damages claims. Responsible for Renewable Portfolio Standards registration and continued accreditation. Responsible for managing collaboration across operating companies and engaging the development and operations business with commercial needs including with Engineering & Construction, Operations & Maintenance, Back Office, Business Development, Legal, Treasury, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Transmission and Commercial ensuring the full scope of the project is in line with all conditions in the PPA.   Your powerful skills Bachelor’s Degree. Experience in the energy industry (preferably experience with ISOs/markets/scheduling, but any will be considered). Experience working with contracts. Professional experience with Excel, project management tools and trading systems. Team player with strong customer relationship skills that can define needs and address issues in a timely manner. Excellent communication, organizational, research, and project management skills required with strong attention to detail. Ability to present contract information in an approachable way. Strong sense of ownership and accountability of tasks. Able to meet deadlines with limited supervision.   Our offer  Join an international leading energy trading house which is in a period of growth and at the forefront of the energy transition in the US. Find yourself in a motivating workplace that is built on mutual trust, values and a feedback culture with a positive and inspiring working atmosphere.  Have the opportunity to build up a broad network at all levels and across countries within RWEST. Salary: $90,000 - $140,000             rwe.com/career Apply now with just a few clicks: ad code 93021 Any questions? Patrycja Muszynski, patrycja.muszynski@rwe.com We look forward to meeting you!   We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters   RWE Supply & Trading is the interface between RWE and the energy markets around the world. Approximately 1,700 employees from over 50 different countries trade (renewable) electricity, (green) gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. The trading entity also ensures the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant dispatch and markets electricity from renewables.