Risk Analyst, Power Product Control

Job Summary

NRG is looking for an Analyst to join its Power Product Control team. The successful candidate will analyze, value, and provide risk analysis around complex transactions and portfolio positions, including power generation, load contracts, complex derivatives, hedging strategies, and trading assets.

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 like 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, diligent, and highly organized
• 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