ISO Compliance Specialist

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

📋 Description

• The ISO Compliance Specialist is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance for all U.S. independent system operators and regional transmission organizations, with a primary focus on ERCOT.

• Monitors and reports on rule changes across all U.S. ISO/RTO markets, especially ERCOT; assesses the business impacts of PRRs and stakeholder developments.

• Creates and upholds internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls that are customized for each ISO/RTO in which the company operates.

• Conducts regular internal audits and gap analyses across trading, scheduling, settlements, and operations to address multi-market compliance exposure.

• Manages all necessary filings, notifications, and reports to ERCOT, PUCT, FERC, and other relevant regulatory authorities in a timely and accurate manner.

• Acts as the primary point of contact for ERCOT Market Surveillance, PUCT enforcement inquiries, and NERC/Regional Entity audit activities.

• Coordinates compliance calendars and risk registers across multiple markets, ensuring that obligations in all ISO/RTO regions are tracked and fulfilled.

• Designs and implements compliance training programs for operational, trading, and scheduling staff in all relevant markets.

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

• Engages in ISO/RTO stakeholder meetings and working groups, especially within ERCOT, to advocate for the company’s interests in rulemaking processes.

• Prepares executive-level compliance reports and promptly escalates significant risks to leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Minimum of 5 years of regulatory compliance experience in U.S. ISO/RTO wholesale energy markets, with a strong emphasis on ERCOT expertise.

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

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

• Proficient understanding of at least one additional ISO/RTO (PJM, MISO, CAISO, SPP, NYISO, or ISO-NE) market rules and compliance frameworks.

• Knowledge of applicable NERC Reliability Standards (FAC, BAL, IRO, TOP, COM, and related series) and their relevance to generation, transmission, and market participants.

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

• Experience with multi-ISO/RTO compliance across two or more markets concurrently.

• Acquainted with ERCOT's nodal settlement system.

• Proficient in using compliance management tools.

• Proven ability 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 details.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at conveying complex regulatory requirements to non-technical audiences.

• Capable of effectively working as a self-directed remote employee, demonstrating strong time management and virtual collaboration skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive bonus incentives.

• Comprehensive health coverage.

• Rewarding 401k plan.

• Generous paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.

• Opportunities for learning, career development, and advancement.

• Supportive mentorship and buddy programs.