Market Risk Insight Analyst

Xcel Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Xcel Energy, based in Denver, Colorado, seeks a Market Risk Reporting Analyst to identify, measure, and communicate risks in energy trading and commercial portfolios. You will collaborate across Trading, Commercial Operations, Valuation, Accounting, and Credit Risk to ensure risks are understood, quantified, and managed within approved limits.

The role requires strong analytical ability and the skill to translate complex risk concepts for diverse stakeholders, delivering actionable insights for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Energy Management, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in market risk, trading risk, quantitative analysis, energy markets, or related functions.
• Knowledge of commodity markets, risk measurement techniques, and portfolio analytics.
• Experience with VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, and market risk reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze daily market risk exposures across physical and financial commodity portfolios.
• Perform portfolio risk measurement and reporting, including VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, and other key risk metrics.
• Assess the risk profile of new transactions, structured deals, and hedging strategies.
• Investigate unusual P&L movements and explain portfolio performance drivers.
• Support independent valuation reviews and pricing validation of commodity transactions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly risk reports for management and leadership.
• Identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Trading, Commercial Operations, Accounting, and Valuation teams to improve transparency and risk management practices.
• Develop and enhance quantitative models, reporting tools, and automated processes.
• Participate in risk committee, governance, and audit-related activities.
• Assist with ETRM implementations, reporting enhancements, and other strategic initiatives.
• Manage the end-to-end trade confirmation process for physical and financial commodity transactions, including confirmation generation, validation, discrepancy resolution, and timely execution with counterparties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Tableau

ETRM systems

Job description

Xcel Energy, based in Denver, Colorado, seeks a Market Risk Reporting Analyst to identify, measure, and communicate risks in energy trading and commercial portfolios. You will collaborate across Trading, Commercial Operations, Valuation, Accounting, and Credit Risk to ensure risks are understood, quantified, and managed within approved limits.

The role requires strong analytical ability and the skill to translate complex risk concepts for diverse stakeholders, delivering actionable insights for