Mid-Office Risk Analyst

Mid-Office Risk Analyst

location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

Company: Pacifi Corp

Pacifi Corp is seeking customer‑centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion and belonging.

This position may be filled at the Mid‑Level or Senior Level, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The role is commonly referred to as Middle Office, End‑of‑Day Operations, Trade Support, Energy Trading Operations, or Commodities Valuation and Reporting.

The position is responsible for supporting front office/trading and back office operations, including development of inputs, processing settlement pricing and deal settlement, managing trading system parameters, report production, ensuring end‑of‑day processes are complete and accurate, testing and development of system changes, and ensuring collaborative relationships across multiple related groups.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Prepare accurate physical and financial power and natural gas position, mark‑to‑market, and other risk reports through strict adherence to established processes and controls.
• Perform, validate, and report upon daily updates of market and asset parameters and the resulting impacts to power and natural gas positions.
• Identify, investigate, resolve, and document errors, inconsistencies, or abnormalities in data on a daily basis to provide accurate positions to the front office.
• Complete special analyses which generally include collection and preparation of data, analyses using spreadsheets and other tools, and presentation and documentation of results.
• Understand Pacifi Corp’s commodity portfolio and energy trading system and leverage knowledge to support all energy management and risk management activities.
• Design, operate, and maintain tools and procedures to improve data accuracy, validation, and reporting.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for mid office models and processes.

In addition to the above, Senior level responsibilities include:

• Lead the preparation of accurate physical and financial power and natural gas positions, mark‑to‑market, and other risk reports through strict adherence to established processes and controls.
• Lead the preparation of special analyses which generally include collection and preparation of data, analyses using spreadsheets and other tools, and presentation and documentation of results.
• Act as a subject matter expert and provide assistance to associate and mid‑level analysts.
• Lead the periodic review, documentation, and validation of all assumptions and calculations in models to ensure accurate internal and external financial and position reports.

Requirements for this position include the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three years of related experience in a quantitative or analytical role.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office for preparation and communication of analyses, including experience with the creation, maintenance, and validation of Excel spreadsheets using lookup and reference logic, formatting, and pivot tables.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully complete and communicate multiple, concurrent assignments in a fast‑paced working environment.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization, including people with different styles and backgrounds.
• Ability to work productively both individually and as a member of a team.
• Motivated self‑starter and problem solver with strong attention to detail.

In addition to the above, the Senior level requirements include:

• A minimum of five years of related experience in a quantitative or analytical role.
• Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, resource management, and communication.

• Experience in energy, regulated utility, commodity trading, or risk…