Mid-Market Lead

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field is required
Minimum 8 years’ experience in RTO markets and transactions
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to lead and work with cross-functional teams
Ability to work under strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities
Strong commodity market understanding
Proven track record of leading efforts through strong management and negotiating skills
Current relationships with other commercial entities and ability to cultivate new valuable relationships
Experience developing and executing commercial contracts
Experience identifying, developing, and managing employees
High degree of commercial innovation desired
Very strong interpersonal skills
Ability to inspire, lead, and delegate complex and timely tasks to employees

Develop and implement strategy for optimizing unit performance and minimizing risk for assets in AEP Energy Supply
Manage new and existing customer/counterparty opportunities including strategies on creating profitable transactions and contract negotiation/execution
Comply with all AEP credit and market risk policies as well as any and all applicable laws
Manage and direct hedging strategy for capacity and energy for wholesale and retail to preserve margins and reduce risk
Work strategically with all AEP Energy Supply groups to provide guidance on markets, hedging opportunities and commercial customer needs to maximize profits and revenues