Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Head of Power Trading & Origination

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Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Evidence of exceptional ability in a professional capacity, with 5–10+ years of experience in power markets.
A degree in Mathematics, Economics, Business, Finance, or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and synthesize complex topics such as financial statements, analyst reports, regulations, and technical documents into concise summaries for senior business leaders and external stakeholders.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with Python or R; experience leveraging automation tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Comfort with ambiguity, analytical and creative first-principles thinking, and the ability to solve problems with limited information.

Responsibilities

Originate, structure, and execute physical and financial power and renewable energy certificate transactions across North America in support of Tesla’s energy, manufacturing, and vehicle businesses.
Negotiate and administer commercial agreements, including ISDA, NAESB, EEI, and related confirmations, covering pricing, volume, delivery, credit, liability, and risk allocation.
Enable trading of environmental and power products on ICE, NODAL, and other venues; establish the internal process for trading with Legal, Treasury, Credit, Accounting, and Compliance.
Manage positions against fundamental, weather, fuel and emissions, regulatory, and operational signals; maintain discipline on limits, credit, and trade capture.
Run ongoing reporting, delivery, invoicing, and settlement for renewable energy certificate and power transactions; produce weekly and monthly financial reports with Finance, Treasury, Accounting, and Audit.
Provide detailed fundamental market analysis to inform business units about their exposure to power markets and advise on trading decisions.
Ensure origination and trading activity complies with Tesla risk guidelines, credit policy, exchange and regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with Python or R.

Category	Finance
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	287945
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking a Head of Power Trading & Origination to stand up a lean power trading and origination function to manage and optimize Tesla’s exposure across wholesale power and environmental markets in North America. The Head of Power Trading & Origination will originate, structure, and execute revenue-generating transactions in power and environmental products, then run the operations those deals create. You will be the commercial owner: find the trade, negotiate the paper, book the risk, and make sure it settles. The successful candidate will be passionate about Tesla’s mission and demonstrate strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and exceptional attention to detail. The ability to work under pressure and solve problems confidently is essential. This position will be based in Austin, TX.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Originate, structure, and execute physical and financial power and REC transactions across North America in support of Tesla’s energy, manufacturing, and vehicle businesses
Negotiate and administer commercial agreements (ISDA, NAESB, EEI, and related confirms) covering pricing, volume, delivery, credit, liability, and risk allocation
Enable trading of environmental and power products on ICE, NODAL, and other venues; stand up the internal path to trade with Legal, Treasury, Credit, Accounting, and Compliance
Manage positions against fundamental, weather, fuel/emissions, regulatory, and operational signals; maintain discipline on limits, credit, and trade capture
Run ongoing reporting, delivery, invoicing, and settlement for all REC and power transactions; produce weekly and monthly financial reports with Finance, Treasury, Accounting, and Audit
Provide detailed fundamental market analysis to inform business units across the company regarding their exposure to power markets and advise on trading decisions
Ensure all origination and trading activity complies with Tesla risk guidelines, credit policy, exchange/regulatory requirements, and the highest ethical standards

Job Requirements

Evidence of exceptional ability in a professional capacity, with 5-10+ years of experience in power markets
Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Ability to read, interpret, and synthesize complex topics such as financial statements, analyst reports, regulations, and technical documents into concise summaries for senior business leaders and external stakeholders
Exceptional attention to detail with excellent technical skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with Python or R preferred, along with experience leveraging tools for automation
Highly collaborative and team-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort with ambiguity, analytical and creative first principles thinking, with the ability to solve problems with limited information

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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