Retail Operations Analyst (f/m/d)

Axpo; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Axpo U.S. LLC invites applications for a Retail Operations Analyst role focused on the US retail power market, renewables and gas. You will verify transaction representations, support lifecycle activities, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

You will support the Director of Operations in managing confirmations, invoicing and settlements of OTC transactions, liaise with scheduling teams, and ensure regulatory reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• University degree with top grades, preferably in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in the operations department of a trading and sales business in commodities services, energy preferred.
• Experience with confirmations, invoicing/settlements, regulatory reporting, and ISO invoicing.
• Strong testing experience for trading system rollouts and enhancements.
• Excellent communication and ability to bridge traders, quants and tech teams.
• Strong analytical skills with problem-solving ability and risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Operations in managing the transaction portfolio of the retail power business, including confirmations, invoicing, and settlement of OTC transactions.
• Liaise with the Power and Gas Scheduling Teams.
• Ensure proper regulatory reporting of OTC transactions.
• Reconcile futures transactions, positions and ISO invoices.
• Provide operational requirements for testing and implementing new products and trading system enhancements.
• Review complex transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain reference data for counterparties, exchanges, FCMs, and brokers.
• Challenge existing Operations processes to reduce risk and improve workflows.
• Collaborate with Axpo US departments across locations.

Job description

Retail Operations Analyst (f/m/d)

Workload:100%

Join Axpo U.S. LLC as a Retail Operations Analyst and be a part of our dynamic team. With a focus on the US retail power market, as well as electricity, renewables and gas markets, you will verify the accurate representation of our transactions and positions, support transaction life cycles, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our Operations processes.

What you will do:

• Support the Director of Operations in managing the transaction our retail power business, as well as with other product life cycles, including confirmation, invoicing, and settlement of OTC transactions.
• Liaise with the Power and Gas Scheduling Teams
• Ensure proper regulatory reporting of OTC transactions.
• Reconcile futures transactions and positions, as well as ISO invoices.
• Provide operational requirements for testing and implementing new products and trading system enhancements.
• Review complex transactions
• Maintain reference data for counterparties, exchanges, FCMs, and brokers.
• Challenge existing Operations processes by suggesting improvements to reduce operational risk and enhance workflows.
• Collaborate closely with various departments within Axpo US.

What you bring & who you are:

• University degree with top grades, preferably in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the operations department of a trading and sales business within the commodities services industry, preferably energy. Experience in supporting retail power is required.
• Knowledge of commodities markets, including retail energy and products traded (Futures, Forwards, Swaps, Options, Load, FTRs).
• Experience in confirmations, invoicing/settlements, transactional regulatory reporting, and ISO invoice reconciliations.
• Strong skills in testing trading system rollouts and enhancements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to act as a bridge between traders, quants, and tech teams.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to quickly solve problems and propose innovative solutions.
• Ability to anticipate potential risks and identify control gaps, proposing solutions to mitigate such risks.

About the team:

You will join an international and supportive team that works closely across departments and locations. We value open communication, collaboration, and continuous learning, while creating an inclusive environment where every perspective is welcomed and respected.

Salary Range*: 142.000 USD - 232.000 USD

*The actual total compensation offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.