Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.
Jr Risk Analyst - Power and Natural Gas (Houston)
Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Our very large US power generation client needs a
Jr Power/Natural Gas Risk Analyst
to support their Houston trade floor.
Qualified candidates, please send your resume to Jennifer.Hibbetts@Optimus-us.com.
Job Responsibilities Support senior staff to develop/maintain risk models and reports that accurately capture material risks specific to market/asset/region and trading strategy. Produce and analyze daily P&L, conduct portfolio valuation, and perform detailed position analysis to assess risk exposures, sensitivities, and performance attribution Adherence to risk management policies with focus on maintaining effective controls for trading and business processes. Support of compliance and audit activities. Interact with traders, originators, accounting staff, and management to understand and answer questions about portfolio positions, changes, and risk factors. Collaborate with I.T. organization to improve the underlying risk system infrastructure (models, calculations, data flows, reports, etc.). Job Requirements Bachelors Degree in a discipline such as business, engineering, or other quantitative discipline with 1-3 years of industry experience, preferably with power/natural gas. Experience within a power generation entity is preferred. Possess a basic understanding of power generation fundamentals, wholesale electricity market structures, and physical and financial power trading mechanisms. Knowledge base should cover a significant subset of the following topics: Model-building skills; experienced with analytical and data manipulation applications such as Excel, SQL, Visual Basic, Python, and other programming languages preferred. Analytical and quantitative skills (preferably with coursework in risk management and option pricing) Ability to analyze large volumes of data and present results in a clear, concise written and oral form High sense of responsibility and ability to work autonomously; able to excel under the pressure of multiple deadlines. Ability to automate routine tasks to create efficiencies in daily processes. Naturally curious team player who is used to diving into issues, brainstorming solutions, and learning new methods and tools to address; results oriented. Willingness to be in office daily, working extended hours when necessary
Jr Power/Natural Gas Risk Analyst
to support their Houston trade floor.
Qualified candidates, please send your resume to Jennifer.Hibbetts@Optimus-us.com.
Job Responsibilities Support senior staff to develop/maintain risk models and reports that accurately capture material risks specific to market/asset/region and trading strategy. Produce and analyze daily P&L, conduct portfolio valuation, and perform detailed position analysis to assess risk exposures, sensitivities, and performance attribution Adherence to risk management policies with focus on maintaining effective controls for trading and business processes. Support of compliance and audit activities. Interact with traders, originators, accounting staff, and management to understand and answer questions about portfolio positions, changes, and risk factors. Collaborate with I.T. organization to improve the underlying risk system infrastructure (models, calculations, data flows, reports, etc.). Job Requirements Bachelors Degree in a discipline such as business, engineering, or other quantitative discipline with 1-3 years of industry experience, preferably with power/natural gas. Experience within a power generation entity is preferred. Possess a basic understanding of power generation fundamentals, wholesale electricity market structures, and physical and financial power trading mechanisms. Knowledge base should cover a significant subset of the following topics: Model-building skills; experienced with analytical and data manipulation applications such as Excel, SQL, Visual Basic, Python, and other programming languages preferred. Analytical and quantitative skills (preferably with coursework in risk management and option pricing) Ability to analyze large volumes of data and present results in a clear, concise written and oral form High sense of responsibility and ability to work autonomously; able to excel under the pressure of multiple deadlines. Ability to automate routine tasks to create efficiencies in daily processes. Naturally curious team player who is used to diving into issues, brainstorming solutions, and learning new methods and tools to address; results oriented. Willingness to be in office daily, working extended hours when necessary