Location: Houston/Hybrid/3 day in office, 2 days Remote
Department: Market Risk & Analytics
Reports To: Executive Director

Empower the Future of Energy. Shape Market Strategy. Own the Risk.

We’re seeking a Senior Power Analyst to join our high-impact Market Risk team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in driving strategic decisions across our energy trading portfolio. With a focus on power markets—including ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM—you’ll be the go-to expert in analyzing complex risks, developing advanced valuation models, and collaborating directly with front-office trading teams to fuel data-driven growth.

This is more than just a risk role—it's a leadership opportunity to shape policy, influence high-value deals, and continuously elevate risk management in one of the most dynamic sectors in the world.

What You'll Do

Market Risk Leadership

• Lead power-focused market risk oversight within our trading portfolio.

• Mentor and develop junior analysts to deepen team expertise in regional energy markets.

• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful daily risk reports using key metrics (e.g., VaR, scenario analysis, options Greeks).

• Design, validate, and improve risk models—driving innovation in valuation methods for physical and financial power products.

Front-Office Integration

• Serve as a strategic partner to traders and portfolio managers—bridging analytics with real-time market movements.

• Build and deploy quantitative models for structured/complex products and non-standard derivatives.

• Provide actionable insights during structured transactions, scenario analysis, and business impact reviews.

Strategic Communication & Policy Influence

• Guide risk policy development and ensure adherence to best practices across trading activities.

• Collaborate across departments to explain daily PnL drivers, validate valuation assumptions, and assess new deal structures.

• Partner with GL Accounting on closing and settlement processes to support accuracy in revenue and invoicing cycles.

Data Management & Technical Innovation

• Manage key relationships with third-party data providers to ensure quality, timeliness, and completeness of market inputs.

• Support continuous improvement of internal risk systems and tools—partnering with software teams on enhancements.

• Leverage strong technical skills in SQL, VBA, and Excel to streamline workflows, improve transparency, and automate reporting.

What You Bring

• Deep knowledge of U.S. power markets—ERCOT, CAISO, PJM experience is essential.

• Proven track record with risk modeling techniques, options valuation, and VaR frameworks.

• Fluency in technical tools: SQL, Excel (advanced), VBA; Python or other modeling tools a plus.

• Strong communication skills with a collaborative mindset and a solutions-oriented approach.

• Experience working in energy trading, structured products, or a commercial energy environment.

• A proactive attitude and natural curiosity for energy market dynamics and risk analysis.

Why Join Us

• High Impact Role: Your insights will directly influence trading decisions and portfolio risk.

• Cutting-Edge Environment: Work alongside quantitative minds, traders, and technologists to build next-gen risk systems.

• Strategic Visibility: Partner with senior leadership on critical decisions, policy, and structured transactions.

• Career Growth: Accelerate your path in a fast-paced, evolving energy organization committed to innovation and leadership.

Ready to shape the energy market with data, strategy, and precision? Apply now and bring power to your next career move.