Commercial Risk Analyst - Middle Office

4500 Marathon Petroleum Company LP; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP in Findlay, Ohio is seeking a Commercial Risk analyst to perform daily financial analysis of MtM trading performance and support reporting for the Supply & Trading portfolio.

You will collaborate with Accounting, Refining Operations, schedulers and traders, validating data sources and maintaining regular analysis reports to ensure performance aligns with risk governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in analysis of financial results and reporting and/or experience in refinery or supply operations.
• Ability to use and create Power BI reports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily financial analysis on system generated MtM trading performance and reports on the portfolio priced position and results.
• Collaborates with Accounting, Refining Operations, Schedulers and Traders to design and enhance processes for accurate position information.
• Validates inputs to MtM results for accuracy and consistency with policies, tests and validates new data sources.
• Develops and maintains analysis reports and performs special analyses for senior management.
• Supports design, development, and implementation of the Supply & Trading portfolio structure.
• Maintains weekly and monthly analysis reports.
• Supports the team on ad-hoc projects when appropriate.

Job description

Position Summary

The Commercial Risk team is part of Marathon’s Middle Office organization and plays a critical role in supporting Marathon’s Supply and Trading functions by providing independent oversight of market risk and trading performance. The team delivers value through the measurement and reporting of market risk associated with commercial trading and hedging activities, as well as through in-depth financial analysis and reporting. This role is essential to understanding daily trading performance and ensuring the organization captures value from its supply and trading operations, leveraging strong financial expertise and commercial acumen. The team ensures that financial results are aligned with prevailing market conditions, offering an independent perspective on trading outcomes and confirming that activities remain within defined risk limits and governance frameworks. As part of the team, you will expand your understanding of the oil energy markets. This will include how various oil commodities are priced and how purchase and sale transactions and related transportation costs impact the associated trade. You will also develop a deeper appreciation of how financial instruments are used to hedge and used to minimize the risks associated with the physical side of the transactions. You will gain a better understanding of the concept of price exposure and of Marked to Market (MtM) methodologies and how they apply to the oil energy markets. This role opens future opportunities to join commercial teams to supply and trade commodities in an exciting and expanding company and industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs daily financial analysis on system generated daily MtM trading performance and issues reports on the portfolio priced position and results.
• Collaborates with other team members and stakeholders including Accounting, Refining Operations, Schedulers and Traders, designing and enhancing processes and procedures to enable accurate and timely priced position information.
• Validates inputs to MtM results for accuracy and consistency with policies and procedures, tests and validates new data sources enabling faster and more accurate compilation of position data.
• Develops and maintains analysis reports and performs special analysis as requested by senior management.
• Supports design, development, and implementation of the Supply & Trading portfolio structure.
• Tests and validates new data sources enabling faster and more accurate compilation of position data.
• Maintains weekly and monthly analysis reports.
• Supports the Team on ad‑hoc projects when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline required.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in analysis of financial results and reporting and/or experience in refinery or supply operations.
• Ability to use and create Power BI reports preferred.
• As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location

Findlay, Ohio

Additional locations: San Antonio TX

Job Requisition ID: 00024432

Location Address: 539 S Main St

Education: Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group: Full time

Employee Subgroup: Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company‑sponsored annual bonus program.

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation’s largest refining system. MPC’s marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.