ISO Compliance Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary subject matter expert on ERCOT compliance for the company, covering nodal protocols, operating procedures, settlement processes, and market guides.

• Monitor and report on rule modifications across U.S. ISO/RTO markets with a focus on ERCOT, assessing the business implications of PRRs and stakeholder developments.

• Create and uphold internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls for each participating ISO/RTO.

• Perform regular internal audits and gap analyses across trading, scheduling, settlements, and operations.

• Oversee necessary filings, notifications, and reports to ERCOT, PUCT, FERC, and other regulatory authorities.

• Act as the primary contact for ERCOT Market Surveillance, PUCT enforcement inquiries, and NERC/Regional Entity audits.

• Coordinate compliance calendars and risk registers across different markets.

• Develop and deliver compliance training for operational, trading, and scheduling personnel.

• Work collaboratively with legal, finance, and operations teams to integrate compliance requirements into market strategies, products, and systems.

• Engage in ISO/RTO stakeholder meetings and working groups, particularly at ERCOT, representing the company's interests in rulemaking.

• Prepare compliance reports for executive leadership and escalate significant risks to management.

• Supervise consultants and contractors as necessary; direct supervisory responsibilities are not included.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.

• Over 5 years of regulatory compliance experience in U.S. ISO/RTO wholesale energy markets.

• Proven expertise in ERCOT.

• Familiarity with PUCT regulations and the structure of the Texas wholesale and retail energy market.

• Comprehensive understanding of ERCOT nodal protocols, market rules, QSE/LSE obligations, ancillary services, and settlement processes.

• Working knowledge of at least one additional ISO/RTO market: PJM, MISO, CAISO, SPP, NYISO, or ISO-NE.

• Knowledge of relevant NERC Reliability Standards, including the FAC, BAL, IRO, TOP, and COM series.

• Practical experience in responding to ERCOT enforcement inquiries and formulating mitigation plans.

• Multi-ISO/RTO compliance experience across two or more markets at the same time.

• Familiarity with ERCOT’s nodal settlement system.

• Experience with compliance management tools.

• Capability to independently manage multi-market compliance workstreams in a remote, fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills with a keen attention to regulatory detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex regulatory requirements to non-technical audiences.

• Ability to work effectively as a self-directed remote employee, demonstrating strong time management and virtual collaboration skills.

• Capability to sit or stand at a computer for a reasonable duration and regularly walk or stand.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive bonus incentives; eligible for an annual bonus program.

• Affordable health and wellness coverage for employees and eligible dependents.

• Generous 401k matching contribution.

• Paid time off programs.

• Paid parental leave after one year of service.

• Opportunities for learning, career development, and advancement.

• Mentorship and buddy programs.