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Uniper

Senior Risk Analyst

Uniper, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview

Senior Risk Analyst role at Uniper. This is an individual contributor role focused on Market Risk and Credit Risk management, with support for broader risk-related initiatives across the organization. You will join Uniper’s North America Risk team to shape and implement advanced risk analytics, valuation methodologies, and trading optimization strategies. Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze trading portfolios including counterparty exposure analysis, trading limit management, portfolio surveillance and de-risking strategies. Proactively identify and manage risk profiles to safeguard Uniper’s interests including distressed scenario valuation and periodic risk reviews. Model gas transaction exposures to support real-time risk decision making. Manage collateral and margins requirements, and negotiate/ administer different types of securities (bank guarantees, parent company guarantees, letters of credit, etc.). Validate transaction valuations, particularly for structured deals. Oversee the integrity of marking methodologies for curves and volatility surfaces. Support implementation of new risk systems and methodologies. Assist with compiling and presenting information for ad hoc requests and monthly risk committee meetings. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Commercial team, Management, counterparties). Collaborate with European colleagues regarding North American portfolio management, deal flow, and reporting. Champion methodologies and process alignment with Uniper’s HQ. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Your profile / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related discipline) required; advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) strongly encouraged. 5+ years of experience in a trading/banking organization in a middle office, credit risk, or trading role. Experience in North American physical and financial commodity markets, preferably in natural gas and/or renewable products. Ability to develop internal pricing methodology by enhancing existing platforms as well as integrating external platforms. Experience in programming languages such as C#, Python, VBA, Matlab, R or equivalent. Proficiency in SQL required. Ability to engage with different business stakeholders to ensure the commercial value of analytics and to communicate quantitative/technical content succinctly. Ability to communicate with senior stakeholders and present complex concepts in simple terms. Collaborative work style with various departments in the organization. Ability to defend pricing methodology in group settings. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Note: This description reflects current responsibilities and qualifications for the role of Senior Risk Analyst at Uniper North America and may be subject to change.

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