Market Risk Analyst

Harvey Nash; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Market Risk Analyst based in Houston to manage risk in the US Power and Gas market. The role involves risk identification, analysis, and implementing stress tests using Python and data visualization tools. Ideal candidates will have a strong analytical background and experience in market risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or above required.
• Experience in US Power and US Gas market risk.
• High Coding skills, notably in Python, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and monitor risks on the US Power and Gas business.
• Design, maintain, and communicate risk reports.
• Define and monitor predictive scenarios for portfolio risk.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Coding in Python

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or above

Job description

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Location: Houston, TX(Hybrid 2days/week)

Duration: Full-time

Job Description:

• Risk identification, risk assessment, and risk monitoring on the US Power and US Gas business
• Design and maintain risk reports to monitor some key identified risks and adapt the monitoring as the market dynamics change
• Own the coordination, implementation, evolution, and communication of the risk reports
• Work collegially with the team and communicate effectively with the desk to understand the positioning of the desk and current market conditions
• Define and implement bespoke stress tests based on market conditions deterioration, specific risk quantification for communication and ventilation to the Senior Risk Management and Commercial teams
• Define and monitor predictive scenarios for portfolio risk to give a better intuition to management and the desk on the positioning as market conditions evolve
• Coding in Python, handling databases, and leveraging data visualization software (Tableau/Power BI) for effective presentation of metrics daily in dashboards.
• To undertake assessments of a wide range of transactions, carrying out modeling and analysis as necessary
• To communicate results effectively with traders and senior management

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or above
• Experience in the US Power and US Gas market risk
• Highly numerate, with good problem-solving and analytical skills
• High Coding skills, notably in Python, are essential
• Good communication skills – must be able to understand others’ perspectives and relate complex ideas to different groups, including senior management
• The ability to challenge proposals constructively to help ensure they are robust, whilst maintaining excellent working relationships
• Must be able to work collegially in a team, flexibly handling a wide range of potential issues
• Must be capable of working with significant autonomy and ensuring analysis is focused on delivering practical business benefits, often under tight deadlines

A reasonable, good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position is $100K/year to $130K/year with benefits

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Oil and Gas, Oil, Gas, and Mining, and Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing

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