Risk Analyst

Neste; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid leave

Hybrid work

Great team culture

Job summary

Neste’s Houston-based risk analyst role sits in a global Middle Office team, supporting core market risk exposures and hedging activities for refining operations. You will partner with commercial and hedging teams to help ensure accurate risk reporting and governance, while growing knowledge of renewable energy trading dynamics.

The role emphasizes collaboration across stakeholders, robust risk controls, and continuous process improvement in a hybrid work environment that blends in-office and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, economics, engineering, math/physics or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience from the commodity sector, either from risk management or closely related field.
• Strong collaboration skills, hard work ethic and willingness to learn more about the commodity sector.
• Basic understanding of renewable energy markets including RIN & LCFS and financial derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Report risk exposures and P&L numbers related to core refining hedging and trading activities.
• Support in feedstock and product trading related risk reporting activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders like commercial teams, operations and business finance and support risk identification, trade entry flow and hedging activities.
• Ensure trade entry capture and other internal processes are well followed by front offices.
• Work closely with other middle office teams globally to improve and simplify internal processes and reporting automation.

Skills

Commodity risk

Risk reporting

Trade hedging

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Allegro

Job description

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you, Risk Analyst, Middle Office, to join our Middle office team in Houston.

You will be a part of the global team of risk management experts, covering the core market risks Neste is exposed to. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

You will work closely with commercial and hedging teams to support their decision making by following market risk exposures, calculating financial impacts, and ensuring market risk compliance. You will also have an important role by ensuring correct internal practices and controls are followed.

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

In addition we offer locally:

• Competitive compensation and bonus program
• 100% company-paid health and dental insurance for the employee
• 401(k) retirement plan with 7% company match and 5.2% profit share (after 90 days)
• Paid leave
• Hybrid way of working: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
• A caring and supportive group of colleagues who share Neste’s values of We Care, We have Courage and We Cooperate!

More about the job

Your role in our team you will:

• Bring to the Houston team 1-2 years of experience from Commodity sector, either directly from risk management or closely related field (operations etc)
• Report risk exposures and P&L numbers related to our core refining hedging and trading activities
• Support in feedstock and product trading related risk reporting activities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders like commercial teams, operations and business finance and support them in risk identification, trade entry flow and hedging activities
• Ensure trade entry capture and other internal processes are well followed by front offices
• Work closely with other middle office teams globally to keep improving and simplifying internal processes and reporting automation

The best combination to succeed in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, economics, engineering, math/physics or related field
• Previous experience from working with commodity sector, for example from middle office or operations
• Strong collaboration skills, hard work ethic and willingness to learn more about commodity sector
• Basic understanding of renewable energy markets including RIN & LCFS and financial derivatives

Other strengths we value

• Solid IT skills, especially with PBI and MS environment
• Previous experience from Allegro or SAP is considered to be an asset

Depending on the location and the requirements of the position, the process may include a health examination (with a drug test) and/or a security clearance.

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com