Natural Gas Risk Analyst Job Houston area,Texas USA,Finance & Banking

A key Optimus natural gas trading client is needing a Risk Analyst for their natural gas desk. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years' experience on a natural gas risk team in a fast-paced, fluid environment.

Qualifications

1-5 years of experience in Natural Gas Risk Management in a trading environment
Solid understanding of natural gas price deconstruction and risk decomposition
Knowledge of natural gas forward curve structure, setup, and configuration
Solid understanding of risk management system architecture
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and logical problem-solving capabilities
High technical proficiency, including Excel and Power BI
Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles and manage complexity
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Highly self-motivated with strong ownership mindset

Responsibilities

Monitor trade capture and validate transactions against approved trader limits and delegations
Oversee and troubleshoot interfaces between exchange platforms (e.g., ICE/CME) and the ETRM system
Generate, analyze, and report current-month ("cash") positions
Generate, analyze, and report forward positions and related mark-to-market (MTM) valuations
Assist with preparation of daily risk exposure reports and providing insight into MTM drivers and changes
Monitor and report daily Value at Risk (VaR) for both consolidated portfolios and individual business units; explain results and supporting market dynamics as needed
Perform back testing, scenario analysis, stress testing, and performance analysis to explain portfolio and MTM behavior
Conduct daily derivative reconciliations with clearing counter parties
Maintain consistent communication with Front Office stakeholders and Executive Management
Support maintenance and enhancement of the risk management system and associated databases to centralize data and automate reporting
Develop a deep understanding of the ETRM platform and partner with IT/Business Solutions to implement new functionality aligned with business needs
Build and enhance analytical tools and data models (Excel, VBA, Power BI) to improve risk visibility and analysis
Develop, document, and enhance risk procedures and controls as required
Ensure accurate capture and valuation of complex transactions
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver analytical requests and reporting in a timely manner

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 visa sponsorship or transfer at this time.#J-18808-Ljbffr