Sr Pricing Analyst

Oil Authority; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

bp is seeking a Sr Pricing Analyst in Houston to manage and develop our retail energy pricing process. You will analyze pricing components, model pricing, and drive process improvements while collaborating with sales, regulatory, and IT teams.

You will mentor junior analysts, respond to RFPs, and contribute to new product initiatives, with a focus on market rules and tariff changes. This hybrid role includes travel up to 10% and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Mid-level experience in pricing, costing or portfolio optimization in energy sector.
• Undergraduate degree in business or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, VBA and SQL.
• Experience with energy transaction systems and data analytics tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; can convey technical information clearly.
• In-depth understanding of energy markets and regulatory requirements (PJM, ISO-NE, NYISO).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day pricing team pipelines.
• Develop and manage the retail energy pricing process and pricing models.
• Price and support development of new product initiatives.
• Mentor and develop junior pricing analysts.
• Coordinate with regulatory and compliance teams on market rules and tariff changes.
• Respond to RFPs with pricing inputs and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Excel

VBA

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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About bp

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world.

In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too!

About the role

The Sr Pricing Analyst will play a crucial role in managing and developing the retail energy pricing process. This position requires a blend of analytical skills, leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of market rules and utility tariff changes. The Sr Pricing Analyst will work closely with various departments to ensure efficient transaction analysis, effective communication, and the development of new product initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day management and prioritization of pricing team pipelines
• Manage and develop the retail energy pricing process, including pricing deals, analyzing and modeling pricing components, process improvement, communication with sales team members, and reporting
• Price and support development of new product initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior pricing analyst to support growth and development of talent
• Work closely with regulatory and compliance team to understand market rules and utility tariff changes, as well as proposed/anticipated changes in the market and how they impact pricing
• Work collaboratively with multiple functional departments to respond to RFPs
• Own the information library and data infrastructure of the Pricing team as well as ensuring all team members are trained to an appropriate level
• Support delivery of IT-led projects that require input from a pricing perspective
• Other duties and responsibilities as may arise and may be assigned

Essential education, experience and job requirements

• Mid level experience in a substantially similar role such as pricing, costing or portfolio optimization and/or load data analysis within the energy sector
• Undergraduate degree in business related field such as business admin, or equivalent years of experience in similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, VBA and SQL
• Experience with energy transaction management systems and data analytics tools such as SQL, Power BI, or Tableau is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying technical information to various interested parties.
• In-depth understanding of energy markets and associated regulatory requirements, with experience in markets like PJM, ISO-NE, NYISO.

Leadership Requirements

• Show leadership, be able to work autonomously, be resourceful and well organized
• Be a self-starting individual with ability to independently lead project teams and enact business process change
• Work across multi-disciplinary functions
• Able to interact at all levels of the organization with ease
• Highly motivated, self-sufficient and enthusiastic individual who has strong desire to grow within the company
• Strong academics with technical or economics/business focus.

Why Join Us

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Legal Disclaimer

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