Brian Watson

Background

About Brian Watson

I am an energy industry professional who has spent the last 6+ years excelling as both a real time Energy Trader and Risk Management Analyst in support of trading operations. Strengths include data analysis, reporting, effective communication, relationship building, attention to detail, and a drive to overachieve. Presently, I perform portfolio and margin analysis on our trading portfolio including profit-and-loss calculations, position reconciliations, margining requirements, end-of-day estimates, and other ad hoc reporting, as necessary. I have experience in multiple RTOs/trading markets including PJM, MISO, SPP, and ERCOT and deal with various players in the trading world, such as ICE, CME, and NYMEX. I received both my MBA and BSBA from The Ohio State University. Key words related to expertise: Energy, energy markets, power, power trading, electricity, natural gas, coal, emissions, renewable energy credits, commodities, options, futures, utilities, RTO, PJM, MISO, ERCOT, SPP, ISO, data, data analysis, risk, risk management, reporting, executive reporting, communication, relationship building, Microsoft Excel, leadership, management, multi-tasking, entrepreneurial