Energy Risk Analyst
Optimus
- Houston, TX, United States
A key Optimus global trading client is seeking a Risk Analyst with Crude or Natural Gas experience to join their independent Risk Department, overseeing front-line trading dynamics.
Responsibilities:
- Perform portfolio analysis and reporting
- Produce daily PnL, exposures & hedging
- Develop new and existing systems, processes, and controls to ensure effective risk management.
- Proactively identify, communicate, escalate any issues or changes in the portfolio.
- Define and monitor the risk controls along with the Market Risk team.
- Manage a team of [n] risk managers, providing mentorship, overseeing recruitment, and fostering personal development.
- Collaborate with internal and external groups within the Risk organization, as well as trading, operations, and accounting.
Requirements:
- Up to 3 years of experience in Product Control, Market Risk, or similar functions.
- Commodity experience required, oil and/or gas is preferred
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to different groups, including senior management.
- Strong problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Strong time-management skills to handle competing priorities and deadlines.
- Effective team player with the flexibility to handle a wide range of potential issues.
- Capable of working autonomously, delivering practical business benefits within tight deadlines.