Role Overview
Vistra is hiring a mid-level Day-Ahead Trader ISO. This is a full-time role in Irving, Texas. Part of Vistra's Trading hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Mid-level Trading roles is $130k-$180k (based on 86 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job Summary
Responsible for managing all aspects of PJM physical and financial positions for the cash month including DA and RT energy and ancillary service bidding for all PJM generation assets and wholesale and retail loadJob Description
Key Accountabilities
•Development of all Day Ahead and Real Time submissions for PJM assets, submittal of Retail DA bids in compliance with all FERC, PJM and internal policies and procedures
•Schedule all physical power trades
•Coordinate gas purchases with fuels team and assist in managing imbalance
•Coordinate coal inventory with Sold Fuel team
•Coordinate with Operations to develop and optimize outage and testing schedules for the PJM fleet
•Provide thought leadership on operational and financial improvements within Asset Management
•SME on all PJM market rules
•Follow and provide SME input to Regulatory on changes to PJM Market Rules
•Serves as a resource for Adapt2 market submissions systems including development and maintenance
•Direct other analytical projects and studies as necessary to maximize the value of the PJM assets.
•Responsible for scheduling all physical power trades and other associated tasks.
•Assist in directing RT dispatch team on real time optimization of assets.
•Provide input to cash month P&L and analyze for adjustments to strategy
•Provide input into DSO modeling for assets
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
•2-5 years’ experience in Commercial Asset Management, Trading, or Market Analytics.
•Highly proficient in full complement of Microsoft Office products like Word and PowerPoint, and most importantly Excel (experienced in the creation and use of complex Excel-based models).
•Must be able to work in an active, fast-paced, and open environment that is frequently noisy.
•Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
•Knowledgeable of power and fuel markets
•Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to guide and influence diverse project teams.
•Strong self-starter and taker of initiative with a demonstrable history of focused/timely successful completion/execution of key deliverables
•Excellent interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills.
•Ability to work productively and constructively in a collaborative team environment.
•General understanding of power plant operations, both coal and gas-fired plants.
•High school diploma or equivalent
•Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
Key Metrics
•Achieve optimized risk and hedge portfolio
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Irving, TexasTexasWe are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Day-Ahead Trader ISO position at Vistra?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Vistra. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Day-Ahead Trader ISO position at Vistra located?
This position is based in Irving, Texas. Vistra has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Day-Ahead Trader ISO at Vistra earn?
Vistra has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Day-Ahead Trader ISO role at Vistra posted?
This role was posted on July 21, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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