Job Details
Power Risk Analyst
2025-09-10 OPTIMUS (TX) Houston,TX
Description:
We are not entertaining third-party companies or agencies for this opportunity. All applicants must apply directly and be eligible to work without sponsorship. No C2C candidates will be considered.
Per our client's specifications, candidates are required to be US Citizens, Green Card holders, or independently authorized to work in the US.We are unable to provide H1, TN, F1, O1, etc visa sponsorship at this time.
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Tagged: Trading Support Risk
The Power Risk Analyst will provide critical analysis and communication of risk exposures related to portfolio assets, operations, and trading activities. This role is a key contributor in identifying and quantifying financial risk, preparing weekly Risk Committee materials, and serving as the primary risk liaison for ETRM platform support.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily risk analysis, valuation, and reporting for power market trading positions; calculate and monitor VaR, MtM, and conduct stress testing.
- Collaborate with trading, operations, and middle/back-office teams to validate strategies, ensure compliance with hedge policies, and maintain accurate risk data flows.
- Lead preparation of weekly Risk Committee reports, including portfolio exposure, P&L attribution, and limit monitoring; provide market insights and scenario analysis.
- Manage ETRM system support for the risk team, ensuring accurate trade capture, valuation consistency, and system enhancements.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or related field; advanced degree/certifications a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in risk analytics or market operations within the power sector or energy trading, with strong knowledge of U.S. ISO markets (PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE).
- Proficiency with ETRM systems, advanced Excel, SQL, Python, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau); experience with VAR and risk modeling preferred.
- Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and adept at managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced trading environment.
We are not entertaining third-party companies or agencies for this opportunity. All applicants must apply directly and be eligible to work without sponsorship. No C2C candidates will be considered.
Per our client's specifications, candidates are required to be US Citizens, Green Card holders, or independently authorized to work in the US.We are unable to provide H1, TN, F1, O1, etc visa sponsorship at this time.
#LI-LM1
Tagged: Trading Support Risk