Risk Management Analyst Associate | COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentives

401(k)

Pension

Health insurance

Vacation

Educational assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER is seeking a data-focused risk analyst to update contract data and track volumetric hedge positions for booked business. You will monitor market trends, energy supply fundamentals across RTOs, and audit the company’s portfolio of signed contracts.

The role requires intermediate Excel skills, plus SQL and VBA knowledge as a plus. A Bachelor’s degree in business and one year energy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in business disciplines such as Finance, Accounting, Economics, Math, etc.
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex spreadsheets) and strong analytical ability.
• SQL and VBA skills are a plus with interest to develop them further.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance of risk positions and market deal valuations.
• Research market changes and regulatory filings.
• Perform ad hoc analysis to determine customer usage behavior and pricing impacts.
• Coordinate with Pricing and Usage Data Management to implement usage profiles in Risk database.
• Recommend and test enhancements to Risk systems and processes.
• Execute SOX and business controls for volumetric tracking across Risk, Pricing, and Billing systems.
• Audit contract data to ensure data integrity and forecasting accuracy.
• Create custom reports from the risk database.
• Coordinate Renewable Portfolio Standard and Green-E building requirements.
• Ensure compliance with EIA and other governmental reporting requirements.

Skills

Excel

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance/Economics/Math)

Tools

SQL

VBA

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-12-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include updating contract data and volumetric hedge position of electric booked business, improving current knowledge and understanding of market trends, electric supply, and fundamentals across various RTO's, and maintaining and auditing the completeness of the retail supply company's portfolio of signed contracts.

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform daily maintenance of risk positions and market deal valuations
• Research market changes and regulatory filings
• Perform ad hoc analysis to determine customer usage behavior and impacts to pricing and performance of booked business
• Coordinate with Pricing and Usage Data Management teams to implement and maintain usage profiles in the Risk database
• Recommend and test enhancements to Risk systems and processes
• Execute required SOX and business controls for volumetric tracking across Risk, Pricing, and Billing systems
• Audit contract data to ensure optimal data integrity and financial forecasting accuracy
• Devise and generate custom reports out of risk database
• Coordinate the filing of Renewable Portfolio Standard and Green-E requirements
• Ensure compliance with EIA and other governmental reporting requirements

What We’re Looking For

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required in business discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Economics, Math etc. Other degrees will be considered based on experience.

Experience

one (1) year of energy experience in an analytical is a plus, but not required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex spreadsheet design); Effective problem-solving skills: ability to work from concept to analytics, identify alternatives and develop unique solutions; General intelligence with inquisitive and investigative attitude; Interest in energy industry, specifically deregulated electricity and natural gas; SQL and VBA skills a plus with an interest to further develop skills

What You’ll Get

Base Salary

$64K - $79K

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary short-/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

Who We Are

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company - we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade

SP20-005

Compensation Range

$63,496.00 - $79,369.00

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site)

$64K - $79K / Year

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