Lead Risk Analyst - Modeling and Valuation

TXU Energy; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TXU Energy in Irving, Texas seeks a Lead Risk Analyst – Modeling & Valuation to analyze and value structured energy transactions across power, gas, and environmental products. The role sits at the crossroads of origination, trading, and risk, translating market views into robust valuations.

You will lead valuation and structuring of complex transactions including PPAs and tolling agreements, develop quantitative models, and deliver actionable insights for pricing, negotiation, and execution with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of Structuring, Risk Management, or Trading experience.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, R, or C++.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead valuation and structuring of complex transactions including PPAs, tolling agreements, asset valuations, and retail structures.
• Translate commercial opportunities into quantitative models to support pricing, negotiation, and execution.
• Develop and maintain advanced valuation models incorporating scenario analysis and simulation techniques.
• Identify key drivers of value and risk across transactions and communicate implications to stakeholders.
• Enhance and standardize modeling tools, methodologies, and valuation frameworks.
• Translate model inputs (forward curves, volatility, correlations) into actionable risk insights and pricing strategies.
• Bridge advanced quantitative modeling and commercial decision‑making by translating complex mathematical concepts into clear, actionable insights for Origination, Trading, and Risk stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Valuation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

R

C++

Excel

Job description

Lead Risk Analyst – Modeling & Valuation is responsible for analyzing and valuing structured energy transactions across power, gas, and environmental products. This role operates at the intersection of origination, trading, and risk, translating market views and commercial opportunities into robust, defensible valuations.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead valuation and structuring of complex transactions including PPAs, tolling agreements, asset valuations, and retail structures.
• Translate commercial opportunities into quantitative models to support pricing, negotiation, and execution.
• Develop and maintain advanced valuation models incorporating scenario analysis and simulation techniques.
• Identify key drivers of value and risk across transactions and communicate implications to stakeholders.
• Enhance and standardize modeling tools, methodologies, and valuation frameworks.
• Translate model inputs (forward curves, volatility, correlations) into actionable risk insights and pricing strategies.
• Bridge advanced quantitative modeling and commercial decision‑making by translating complex mathematical concepts into clear, actionable insights for Origination, Trading, and Risk stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering), or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in Structuring, Risk Management, or Trading preferred.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, R, or C++.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft suite of products (Excel, Word, etc.).

Job Location

Irving, Texas, United States

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.