Risk Operations & Analytics Team Lead

Chevron Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corporation in Houston, TX seeks a Risk Operations & Analytics Team Lead to drive transformation across Trading, Risk, Operations and Analytics. The role blends deep technical expertise with project leadership to deliver high‑impact credit, market risk and trading compliance initiatives.

You will lead cross‑functional teams through the full delivery lifecycle, onboard new portfolios into risk systems like ETRM/CTRM, design dashboards in Power BI, and optimize risk reporting across global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, CS or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in program/project management within Energy, financial services or related industries.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional risk systems/ETRM-CTRM implementations (RightAngle, Endur).
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, trading lifecycle, and risk metrics (VaR, P&L, exposure).
• Hands-on experience across trading systems and risk systems.
• Cross-functional leadership, global team coordination and change management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Proficient with data analysis and programming/visualization tools (Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI).
• Ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through full delivery lifecycle including requirements, design, implementation, testing, training, deployment and maintenance.
• Onboard new trading portfolios and instruments into risk systems and align data flows across platforms.
• Own risk reporting optimization for commodity portfolios and collaborate with risk groups on market risk, pricing and exposure.
• Define project scope, manage schedules, and obtain stakeholder sign-off on deliverables.
• Drive improvements through automation and innovative solutions.
• Design and implement interactive dashboards and visualizations for risk transparency.
• Apply data analytics, modeling techniques to support reporting and decision-making.
• Leverage Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, SQL, and Python to improve data access.
• Ensure consistent application of trading controls and risk processes globally.

Skills

Lead cross-functional teams

Data analytics

Strong communication

Problem solving

Finance domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, CS or related field

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Apps

SQL

Python

Excel

RightAngle

Endur

Job description

Total Number of Openings 1

Chevron is accepting online applications for Risk Operations & Analytics Team Lead until September 4th, 2026, 11.59pm central time.

The Risk Operations & Analytics Team Lead is part of Chevron Corporate Treasury – Credit & Risk Control organization. This role drives business integration and transformation across Trading, Risk, Operations, and Analytics, blending deep technical expertise with project leadership to deliver high-impact credit, market risk and trading compliance initiatives, risk exposure system and valuation tools, as well as enhance risk analytics for a global, dynamic trading environment. The ideal candidate is a self-directed problem-solver who strengthens organizational competitiveness through technology deployment, business process redesign, continuous innovation, risk knowledge application and ability to connect the business with functional teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams through the full delivery lifecycle — requirements gathering, risk system design, implementation, testing, training, deployment and production support and evergreen maintenance.
• Serve as functional lead for business integrations, including onboarding new trading portfolios, products and instruments into existing trading risk systems, as well as new risk analytics and trade surveillance system production platforms and aligning data and process flows across systems including Energy Trade Risk Management (ETRM).
• Own, streamline and standardize risk reporting, optimization for commodity portfolios (crude, refined products, NGLs), partnering with risk groups on market risk, pricing, exposure management and trade surveillance.
• Define project scope and work breakdown structures, manage schedules, and secure formal acceptance of deliverables from stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvements across business and risk processes through innovation and simplification, including automation solutions.
• Design and implement interactive dashboards and visualizations to enhance market risk, credit risk and trade compliance transparency and insights.
• Apply data analytics, transformation, and modeling techniques to support risk reporting, scenario modeling and decision-making.
• Leverage tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, SQL, and Python to improve data accessibility and usability.
• Ensure consistent application and execution of trading controls and risk processes globally.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering (or related field).
• 15+ years of progressive experience in program/project management within Energy, financial services or related industries, as well as market risk management, commodity trading or financial analysis.
• Proven track record leading and delivering complex, cross-functional risk systems / projects and ETRM/CTRM implementations (e.g. RightAngle, Endur or comparable).
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, trading lifecycle, and risk metrics (e.g., VaR, P&L, exposure).
• Hands-on experience across trading systems, business processes and risk systems.
• Cross-functional team leadership and change management experience, including managing globally distributed teams in a dynamic operational setting across multiple global locations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Proficient with data analysis and programming and visualization/workflow tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, Power Platform).
• Ability to communicate complex risk concepts clearly and effectively to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a STEM field.
• Technical certifications: SAFe Agile, Azure, and Microsoft development certifications, etc.
• Advanced skills in risk quantitative analytics and modeling.
• Familiarity with trade surveillance tools and systems.
• Relocation will not be considered.
• Expatriates will not be considered.

U.S. Regulatory notice: Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision‑making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail]. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.

Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.