Power generation trading and portfolio optimization for energy transition
JERA Americas operates a power generation and trading business focused on the energy transition, with a tech stack anchored in financial modeling (Excel, VBA, SQL, Python, SAP, Power BI). Hiring momentum is accelerating with a 60-40 finance-to-engineering split, suggesting active scaling of quantitative capabilities—particularly around hedging, cash flow forecasting, and asset valuation—while maintaining core trading and compliance infrastructure.
JERA Americas is a Houston-based subsidiary of Japan's JERA, supporting the energy transition across generation assets and trading operations in the United States. The company operates a multi-GW power generation portfolio and executes day-ahead and intraday trading strategies. Core functions span financial modeling (long-term segment forecasting, cash flow projections, hedging), trading execution and compliance, asset optimization, and development of low-carbon and energy storage solutions. The business is privately held and was founded in 2015.
Excel, VBA, SQL, Python, R, MATLAB, C++, SAP, SQL Server, Aurora, and Power BI. The stack emphasizes financial modeling and data transformation tools typical of energy trading operations.
Houston, Texas. The company operates in the United States and is a subsidiary of Japan's JERA, committed to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
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