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WHO WE ARE
"Energizing the Future."
TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 111 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.
For more information about TransAlta, visit our website at, www.transalta.com.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.
ABOUT THE ROLE
An exciting and challenging role within TransAlta for a Mid-office professional to engage in Trade Controls functions associated with TransAlta's proprietary and asset-backed trading activities. Reporting to the Director Analytics & Oversight and working cross-functionally with both Energy Marketing and Operations, you will draw on your experience, initiative, energy, and analytical skills to understand, monitor, analyze, and report on all aspects of the Trade Controls function.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Designated employee with the right to perform and authorize functions in external trade related platforms. Functions include the management of user access (add, modify, delete); configuration of user access rights; and manage user certificates and IP whitelisting
Configure, monitor, and manage employee access within internal trading systems
Investigate and report on segregation of duty violations among Front, Mid, and Back-office functions
Generate monthly and quarterly 'trade control' reports
Monitor, investigate, and report on trade authority violations, trade unlocks, and trade voids
Work with internal and external audit on 'trading control' walk-throughs and documentation requests
Facilitate the Exceptions (errors) Management process, including monthly reporting of exceptions, investigation of disputed and critical exceptions, and providing recommendations for process, technology, and training improvements
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- University Degree or College Diploma
- 3-5 years work experience, preferably in a trading controls environment
- Experience using independent system operator (ISO) client portals would be an asset
- Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Database and PowerBI skills would be an asset
- Experience with tradeable commodity products including electricity, natural gas, and emissions
- Experience with Energy Trading and Risk Management systems (ETRMS) would be an asset
- Strong time management skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple time sensitive deliverables with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team environment, including working in a professional and constructive manner with Front, Middle, and Back offices
We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. To learn more about we can energize your future, check out our new Employee Experience Booklet.
Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application. All applications will be reviewed in a timely manner to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during the recruitment process.
