Energy Risk Analyst: Quantitative Risk & Trading Support

Sempra Energy; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sempra Energy in Atlanta is seeking a highly skilled quantitative analyst to develop and perform a broad spectrum of analyses in support of wholesale commodity trading and other commercial operations.

You will administer risk processes, support risk management, and interact with multiple teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely actions. The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience and strong modeling capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field from a top-tier program.
• 3+ years of trading, structuring or quantitative analysis experience in energy or financial markets.
• Ability to apply abstract theory to practical risk solutions.
• Must be a team player, multitasker and respond quickly to changes.
• Knowledge of VaR, options valuation, and risk management methodologies.
• Knowledge of commodities markets (especially natural gas) and common finance practices.
• Knowledge of Excel and ability to learn industry fundamentals quickly.
• Ability to explain work clearly to others and interact with management.
• Knowledge of OpenLink.

Responsibilities

• Administers processes, models and data to calculate risk and prepare reports (P&L, VaR, etc.).
• Serves as risk management contact for trade capture system maintenance and related activity.
• Provides analytical and modeling support to risk management and product structuring.
• Performs quality control review for reporting and modeling prepared by others.
• Monitors risk limits and notifies Risk Manager and traders of breaches promptly.
• Collaborates with IT, Back Office, Credit, Traders and Schedulers to resolve issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5%).

Skills

Excel

VaR

Options valuation

Risk management

OpenLink

Commodities markets

Trading experience

Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Master’s degree in a quantitative field

Job description

Sempra Energy in Atlanta is seeking a highly skilled quantitative analyst to develop and perform a broad spectrum of analyses in support of wholesale commodity trading and other commercial operations.

You will administer risk processes, support risk management, and interact with multiple teams to ensure accurate reporting and timely actions. The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience and strong modeling capabilities.