Risk Analyst, Power Product Control

Direct Energy Business; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Houston, TX is seeking an Analyst to join the Power Product Control team. The role requires a strong technical and data analytics background and the ability to work independently while collaborating with Commercial Operations, Supply, Finance, Accounting, and Customer Operations to protect margins.

You will analyze complex transactions, develop P&L reports, validate end-of-day curves, and help automate risk processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Sciences).
• Strong MS Excel experience and data manipulation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, value, and provide risk analysis around complex transactions and portfolio positions.
• Develop and monitor position and P&L reports for energy portfolio.
• Mark and/or validate end-of-day curves in the risk system.
• Automate risk processes using problem solving and new technologies.
• Collaborate with Risk team and other departments on issues/projects.
• Support audits from internal and external auditors.
• Work with IT on risk system improvements and testing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Engineering/Sciences

Tools

Risk system

MS Excel

Job description

Date: Jul 8, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77010

Company: NRG

Job Summary

NRG is looking for an Analyst to join its Power Product Control team. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical and data analytics background. The candidate must be adept at working independently as well as have strong collaborative capabilities to assist Commercial Operations, Supply, Finance, Accounting, and Customer Operations teams to adequately mitigate risk and preserve expected margins. This position will report to the Product Control Manager within the Power Product Control group and will be in our Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, value, and provide risk analysis around complex transactions and portfolio positions, including power generation, load contracts, complex derivatives, hedging strategies, and trading assets
• Develop and monitor position and P&L reports for NRG’s energy portfolio
• Mark and/or validate end-of-day curves in the risk system
• Leverage problem solving and analytical skills along with new technologies to enhance and automate various risk processes
• Collaborate effectively within the Risk team and with other departments on issues/projects
• Support requests from NRG’s internal and external auditors
• Work closely with IT on risk system improvements and testing new enhancements

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule, 4 days on site, 1 day remote (Friday)
• Open office environment
• Some overtime required as special projects arise
• Minimal travel required, not likely to exceed 10%

Physical Requirements

• Majority of work performed on a personal computer in a seated position

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline like Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or Sciences

Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive experience with MS Excel
• Attention to detail, diligent, and highly organized
• Proven ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets
• Knowledge of energy markets a plus; electricity, natural gas, renewables and/or oil markets
• Understanding of common risk metrics and control methodologies within a commodity trading environment also a plus

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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Nearest Major Market: Houston