A GBE Futures sidequest into meteorology
This past year has been an exercise in growth for GBE. What began with the launch of GBE Futures — our initiative to build the next generation of traders — is now expanding into new territory. The role of weather in power markets is not new, but it is rapidly becoming central to everything we do.
Energy demand is tied tightly to temperature. Heating and cooling shape the daily rhythms of the grid. At the same time, decarbonization is exposing supply to fresh risks: wind and solar variability, changing precipitation patterns, and an increasingly unpredictable climate. The trader’s desk has always been a place where markets and models converge — now, more than ever, it must be a place where meteorology has a voice.
Last fall, we set out to cultivate analysts who could trade in an era of fast-changing markets. The results have been encouraging. Students have come in, absorbed the fundamentals at an accelerated pace, and begun contributing in ways that matter. Their energy has reshaped our floor.
As we continue to refine this platform, we are broadening its scope. GBE Futures is no longer just a trader development program. It is a place for building forecasters as well — meteorologists who will shape how our strategy responds to the climate itself.
To that end, we are opening an internship for 2026, with a clear eye toward turning this role into a permanent seat at the forecasting desk.
This is not a “back seat” internship. From day one, you will be in the room where trades are discussed, sitting across from veterans who have seen markets bend and snap under the weight of weather. You will be expected to inform strategy directly, not as a note-taker but as a voice.
The path is simple: bring your training, bring your curiosity, and bring your ability to experiment. We will provide the support and mentorship.
Part of what makes GBE unique is the space we give our people to build. I came into this industry as a meteorologist. Over time, I’ve learned coding, data visualization, and bits of trading itself — mostly because I was encouraged to tinker.
That same freedom exists for everyone here. Some experiments won’t work out but all of them build knowledge that feeds back into the desk. The only requirement is a willingness to grow and a hunger to explore.
North American power markets are not standing still. Neither are we. The grid is becoming more dynamic, and the risks are evolving. That means the opportunities are evolving too.
If you are a meteorologist with a passion for weather and an interest in energy, we want to hear from you. If you know someone who might be a fit, please pass this along.
The next chapter of GBE Futures is just beginning.
