Middle Office Analyst

Selby Jennings; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy trading firm is seeking a Risk Control Analyst to join its Houston-based team. This mid-senior level position involves leading risk oversight for power trading portfolios, delivering daily analysis, and collaborating with traders. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in finance or a related field, a strong understanding of risk management, and experience in North American power markets like ERCOT and PJM. The firm offers a dynamic environment and strong opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or mathematics is required.
• Strong understanding of risk management methodologies and exposure metrics.
• Experience in North American power markets like ERCOT, PJM, and CAISO.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk oversight for power trading portfolios, including open position monitoring.
• Deliver daily analysis of key metrics, such as P&L and VaR.
• Validate deals and ensure compliance with internal risk policies.

Skills

Risk management methodologies

MTM

VaR

Exposure metrics

Detail-oriented

Flexible working hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics

Tools

Power BI

Python

Alteryx

Job description

This range is provided by Selby Jennings. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Selby Jennings

A leading global energy trading firm is seeking a Risk Control Analyst to join its Houston-based team. This role sits within the middle office and supports power trading activities across North American markets. The firm offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with strong visibility to senior leadership and opportunities for international collaboration. It's a great opportunity to join a globally recognized company, work closely with front office traders and enjoy strong career development.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk oversight for power trading portfolios, including open position monitoring, valuation controls, and mark‑to‑market (MTM) assessments
• Deliver daily analysis of key metrics such as P&L, VaR, and exposure across trading books
• Validate deals and pricing within the trading system, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal risk policies
• Support reporting to senior management, including trading results and position summaries
• Collaborate with traders to identify and explain portfolio risk drivers
• Maintain and enhance risk models, test new calculations, and propose improvements to valuation accuracy
• Evaluate forward price movements and assess model assumptions against market fundamentals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
• Strong understanding of risk management methodologies, MTM, VaR, and exposure metrics
• Experience in North American power markets, particularly ERCOT, PJM, and CAISO
• Familiarity with power pricing structures and external price validation
• Proficiency in tools such as Power BI, Python, or Alteryx
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Flexible with working hours to support trading operations
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance