Market Risk Analyst

Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Market Risk Analyst to join their dynamic trading and risk management team. In this role, you will work closely with traders and risk teams to assess exposure and monitor market risk. You'll develop and enhance risk models and P&L reports, gaining hands-on experience with ETRM systems and market data analytics. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to decision-making processes and optimize workflows in a fast-paced environment. If you have a strong analytical mindset and experience in commodity energy markets, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

2-10 years in market risk and trading analytics in a commodity trading environment.
Strong understanding of energy markets, financial instruments, and risk controls.

Responsibilities

Daily risk reporting to track market exposure and ensure compliance with risk limits.
Assist in developing risk models and analyzing trade valuations.

Skills

Market Risk Analysis

Risk Modeling

P&L Reporting

Data Analytics

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

ETRM Systems (RightAngle, Endur)

Power BI

SQL

Python

VBA

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.

Senior Energy Recruiter at Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.

Optimus is partnering with a leading energy company seeking a Market Risk Analyst to support their dynamic trading and risk management team. If you have experience in the commodity energy markets (power, gas, gasoline, crude, biofuel, feedstocks), strong analytical skills, and experience with risk modeling or P&L reporting, this could be the role for you!

Why This Role Stands Out:

Work closely with traders, schedulers, and risk teams to assess exposure and monitor market risk.
Develop and enhance risk models, P&L reports, and analytical tools to improve decision-making.
Gain hands-on experience with ETRM systems, market data analytics, and valuation techniques in power and gas trading.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Daily risk reporting – Track market exposure, mark-to-market P&L, and ensure compliance with risk limits.
Risk modeling & analytics – Assist in developing risk models and analyzing trade valuations.
Market monitoring – Provide insights into portfolio performance, market movements, and trading strategies.
Process optimization – Automate reporting, streamline workflows, and collaborate with IT to enhance risk systems.

What You Bring to the Table:

2-10 years in market risk and trading analytics in a commodity trading environment.
Experience with ETRM systems (RightAngle, Endur, or similar) and data analytics tools (Power BI, SQL, Python, VBA, R).
Strong understanding of energy markets, financial instruments, and risk controls.
A problem-solving mindset with the ability to analyze complex data and present insights clearly.

Seniority level