Risk Analyst, Power Product Control

Job Summary

NRG is seeking an Analyst to join its Power Product Control team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and data analytics background, adept at working independently and collaboratively to mitigate risk and preserve expected margins.

Responsibilities

- Analyze, value, and provide risk analysis around complex transactions and portfolio positions, including power generation, load contracts, complex derivatives, hedging strategies, and trading assets. - Develop and monitor position and P&L reports for NRG’s energy portfolio. - Mark and/or validate end-of-day curves in the risk system. - Leverage problem-solving and analytical skills along with new technologies to enhance and automate various risk processes. - Collaborate effectively within the Risk team and with other departments on issues/projects. - Support requests from NRG’s internal and external auditors. - Work closely with IT on risk system improvements and testing new enhancements.

Working Conditions

Hybrid work schedule, 4 days on site, 1 day remote (Friday). Open office environment. Some overtime required as special projects arise. Minimal travel required, not likely to exceed 10%.

Physical Requirements

Majority of work performed on a personal computer in a seated position.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or Sciences.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Extensive experience with MS Excel. - Attention to detail, diligence, and high organization. - Proven ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets. - Knowledge of energy markets a plus; electricity, natural gas, renewables and/or oil markets. - Understanding of common risk metrics and control methodologies within a commodity trading environment also a plus.

Benefits

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.