Head of Congestion Optimization

RWE Supply & Trading Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

About the role

Congestion is a core source of commercial value in our U.S. power markets. As Head of Congestion Optimization, you lead a commercially critical area with full accountability for congestion revenues. You set direction for how we read nodal signals, position assets, and make decisions in fast-moving markets - balancing speed, discipline, and commercial judgement.

You bring senior commercial judgement and an entrepreneurial mindset to how congestion value is captured and grown. You provide clear direction, make confident calls in real time, and ensure decisions are taken with pace and commercial focus. With a strong instinct for value creation, you spot opportunities as markets evolve, test new ideas pragmatically, and expand the value we capture from congestion as scale and complexity increase.

• Lead and further advance an established congestion trading & optimisation desk, driving performance across major U.S. power markets.
• Define and execute the strategic agenda for congestion optimisation, balancing innovation with disciplined risk management.
• Elevate trading performance through sharper analytics, stronger modelling, and continuous refinement of strategies across time horizons and strengthening activity in additional markets in the US.
• Lead a team of experienced professionals, providing clear direction, developing talent, and fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and excellence.
• Strengthen data-driven decision-making, evolving tools, models, and processes to maintain and extend our competitive advantage.
• Own commercial alignment and risk governance, ensuring strategies are executed consistently within defined limits.
• Act as a senior market voice, translating market developments and congestion dynamics into clear commercial insight for stakeholders.

Job requirements and experience

• Leadership for Business Impact
  Entrepreneurial and commercially focused, with the ability to set clear strategic direction for congestion trading and optimisation. Proven in translating complex market dynamics into focused priorities and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Leadership to Deliver
  Decisive and results-driven, with a strong track record of delivering sustained, risk-adjusted P&L. Experienced in delegating authority, ensuring accountability, and maintaining robust governance in complex trading environments.
• Leadership for Team Success
  Leads skilled quantitative and trading professionals through clarity, trust, and high standards. Adapts leadership style to context, develops senior talent, and fosters a collaborative, high-performance culture across locations.
• Professional & Technical Experience
  Significant experience in U.S. power markets, with deep expertise in congestion dynamics, market design, and optimisation strategies. Strong grounding in power market fundamentals (supply, demand, transmission constraints) and the application of quantitative models to trading decisions. Advanced analytical literacy, including fluency in Python or R, SQL, and modern data environments, with the ability to steer and challenge complex modelling frameworks.
• Personal Attributes
  Credible, intellectually rigorous, and composed under pressure. Curious and open to challenge, with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset and strong judgement in uncertain market conditions.
• Postgraduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.

What we value most is someone who continuously demonstrates courage, thrives to create impact and seeks to build trusting, collaborative relationships. So, even if you think you do not yet display all of the skills listed above we would still like to hear from you.

Your benefits

We want to make sure your career at RWE is as rewarding as it is impactful. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• True senior ownership of a core commercial capability.
• Influence without bureaucracy - short decision paths and real mandate.
• An established team operating at scale.
• Strategic proximity to markets
• Long-term growth and visibility within RWEST’s commercial leadership.
• Salary range $240,000 - $300,000

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Any questions? Contact HR: Madlen Krembel, madlen.krembel@rwe.com

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RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,200 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and markets the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.