Asset Manager, Buffalo Grove IL

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Job Description: Asset Manager

Location: Buffalo Grove, IL

Experience Required: 5 Years

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent quantitative analytical experience

Industry: Financial Services (Renewables, Oil & Energy)

Compensation: $101,000 - $120,000

Relocation Assistance: Not available

Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: Not available

Position Overview

Our client, a leader in renewable and conventional power generation and bio-fuel pellet production, is seeking a motivated Asset Manager to join their Asset Management team based in Buffalo Grove, IL. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, robust management skills, and a foundational understanding of North American energy markets. This is a non-remote position, requiring full-time onsite work from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the financial, contractual, and regulatory aspects of a diverse portfolio of electrical generation assets and a bio-fuel pellet facility.
• Collaborate with plant personnel, corporate teams, partners, service providers, Independent System Operators (ISOs), customers, and consultants to oversee day-to-day operations.
• Support back-end settlement processes for energy and capacity sales, as well as environmental emission transactions.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Ensure compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards in a management or subject matter expert capacity.
  
  

Must-Have

Required Skills and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent quantitative analytical experience.
• 5 years managing or operating generation assets within North American ISOs.
• 2 years of experience with NERC compliance in a management role or as a subject matter expert.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Proven ability to develop and manage project budgets.
  
  

Nice-to-Have

• Background in energy or fuel markets.
• Understanding of physical and financial electricity, congestion, natural gas, emissions, and market design.
• Familiarity with market rules governing North American physical and financial energy transactions.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Strong quantitative and analytical background, ideally related to energy and fuel markets.
• Basic knowledge of energy, capacity, and emission markets.
• Robust oral and written communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Familiarity with market design in one or more North American control areas.
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with technical expertise in energy markets and asset management to play a critical role in driving operational excellence within a dynamic and growing industry. If you are a results-oriented individual eager to contribute to a forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply today!

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