Market Risk Analyst

The Energy Authority Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Energy Authority in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Market Risk Analyst to assess market, credit, and operational risks in the energy sector, focusing on high-impact projects.

You will analyze VaR, CashFlow at Risk, and Mark to Market, monitor market trends, and collaborate with compliance to strengthen risk controls and risk management processes.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in market risk or energy trading and a Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or mathematics; MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or related field.
• MBA is a plus.
• 1–3 years of experience in market risk, financial analysis, or energy trading.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret risk reports and financial models like Value at Risk (VaR), CashFlow at Risk, and Mark to Market.
• Stay ahead of market trends, regulatory shifts, and counterparty news, providing timely insights.
• Develop and refine risk limit structures that align with TEA and client risk tolerances.
• Work closely with compliance teams to mitigate regulatory risk and improve control frameworks.
• Identify and implement improvements to TEA’s risk assessment processes.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure TEA and its clients are protected in the wholesale energy markets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Industry risk awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or related field

MBA is a plus

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Other Jacksonville, FL, US

About The Energy Authority

The Energy Authority is a public power-owned, nonprofit corporation with offices in Jacksonville, Florida, and Bellevue (Seattle), Washington. TEA provides public power utilities with access to advanced resources and technology systems so they can respond competitively in the changing energy markets. Through partnership with TEA, utilities benefit from an experienced organization that is singularly focused on deriving the maximum value of their assets from the market.

Why You'll Love This Role:

If you love solving complex problems, uncovering hidden risks, and connecting the dots between data and real-world impacts, this is the role for you! As a Market Risk Analyst at TEA, you’ll be at the forefront of assessing market, credit, and operational risks in the ever-evolving energy sector. Instead of daily controls, you’ll focus on high-impact projects, gaining deep insights into risk frameworks while working with top minds in the industry.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze and interpret risk reports and financial models like Value at Risk (VaR), CashFlow at Risk, and Mark to Market.
• Stay ahead of market trends, regulatory shifts, and counterparty news, providing timely insights.
• Develop and refine risk limit structures that align with TEA and client risk tolerances.
• Work closely with compliance teams to mitigate regulatory risk and improve control frameworks.
• Identify and implement improvements to TEA’s risk assessment processes.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure TEA and its clients are protected in the wholesale energy markets.

What We're Looking For:

• A strategic thinker who can see the big picture while digging into the details.
• A problem-solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to break down complex challenges.
• A curious and proactive professional who stays up to date on industry trends and risks.
• A strong communicator who can explain technical risk concepts in a clear, impactful way.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field (MBA is a plus!).
• 1-3 years of experience in market risk, financial analysis, or energy trading.
• Strong understanding of risk models, financial reporting, and exposure management.
• Ability to analyze data, spot trends, and recommend actionable solutions.

TEA Values

TEA employees share a common sense of purpose. When TEA accomplishes its mission, the result is improved quality of life for the citizens and businesses of the communities our clients serve.

TEA employees exceed the expectations of those they serve, deliver services with the highest standards of fair, honest, and ethical behavior, set the standard for service and expertise in our industry, embody a spirit of collaboration, and embrace TEA’s founding entrepreneurial spirit by seizing opportunities to deliver value.

If you are self-motivated, driven to deliver excellence, and passionate about your career, TEA is the perfect place for you.