Dearest Trav, Saturday night was really special. I've never had a five-way before, and it was surprisingly comfortable. Thanks for setting up that TV for me to watch next to where the real action was going on. Most guys wouldn't have done that for me. You're a wonderful guy, and I'll be sure to invite you to all my upcoming multipartner fests. Still sore, Matt PS. Please pass on my thanks and accolades to you're gorgeous bikini-clad girlie and that hot dog.
Answer: Trav's Gulliver
[Joannie: Thanks for bringing this to JS' attention ...] Jeff: {In this headwind funding environment, I am looking for some quick decisions for our small, world-class computational trading group ... we are open to an acquisition / controlling interest, etc. I have had some conversations with Brandon Wax ... in my prior life, I have had some interactions with Gerald Chan, brother of one of your board members. We are also talking to eSpeed, some Chicago Exchanges in a similar vein ...} Our group of 15 (Carnegie Mellon technologists + trading / capital markets experts) located in Pittsburgh brings - strong e-market thought leadership (global trading outlook) - patent-pending technology that can help compare / trade "almost" standardized goods and services - this is a missing link in today's e-markets! - robust sales pipeline and small revenue (seven-figures) - low-cost, central hub location (with great access to Carnegie Mellon Professors / Research / Students) - experienced entrepreneurs / technologists who are happy to be "intrapreneurs" in this environment. We could make a positive impact on EnronCredit, BroadBand Services as well as your core energy business. I am enclosing a couple of attachments to give you an idea of who we are ... I can provide more info. if there is interest. Can we chat for a few minutes ASAP - I believe you will find this opportunity to be compelling that can make your "market making" empire more analytical, computational and above all, more profitable! Thanks & cheers
Answer: P'burgh computational software co. with CMU connections
We currently have an opening(s) in the Utility Risk Management (URM) group reporting to Steve Swain. Based upon the candidate skill level, the opening(s) will be at the Specialist, Sr. Specialist or Analyst level. Responsibilities will include: Building and maintaining forward price curves for a number of utility tariff rates across the WSCC. Tracking and analyzing URM's portfolio of retail positions. Preparing daily reports for management that analyze various factors contributing to changes in positions, P/L, hedges, etc. Performing research and analysis on legislative and regulatory changes that could impact our price cuves and/or positions. Working closely with the Retail Gen desk to coordinate activities involved in managing EWS's overall retail position. Research to support the development of effective hedging strategies for the various risk exposures inherent to the URM book. The ideal candidate(s) will possess sound Excel modeling skills (including at least superficial knowledge of Visual Basic), some familiarity with database systems and/or experience collecting and analyzing large amounts of data, excellent organizational skills, and a solid understanding of financial statements. While some experience with regulated tariffs and utility cost of service modeling would be helpful, it is not necessary. For those interested in learning more about the position, or about URM in general, Steve Swain and Gordon Savage will be hosting a Brown Bag Info Session on Friday, 10/5 from 12-1 PM in Mt. Hood. If you are interested in this opportunity, please let Julie Kearney know by close of business on Friday 10/5.
Answer: URM Opening
On the 9/11/00 list, Credit wants to open Ontario Power to trade financial power, but I cannot until we speak to Canadian outside counsel. They are part of the split up of Ontario Hydro, which was the Province of Ontario, and obviously, a governmental, before the split up. They are still a wholly owned sub of a governmental and we cannot open them up until we talk to outside counsel about the governmental issues. I have a call into Canadian counsel right now. Also, on the 9/8/00 list, Sempra Energy Solution called me to find out when they could trade, so if you could open them up pronto...
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Counterparty Approval Lists for 9/8/00, 9/11/00 and 9/12/00