Risk Analyst

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Job Summary:

NRG is looking for a Risk Analyst to join its Power Product Control team. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical and data analytics background. The candidate must be adept at working independently as well as have strong collaborative capabilities to assist Commercial Operations, Supply, Finance, Accounting, and Customer Operations teams to adequately mitigate risk and preserve expected margins. This position will report to the Product Control Manager within the Power Product Control group and will be in our Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily risk reports, analyzing key factors driving positions and P&L, and provide commentary to stakeholders for context
• Develop and refine Python-based analytical tools to manipulate and analyze large datasets for various risk reports
• Design and enhance Power BI dashboards to monitor exposure and P&L reports for NRG's power portfolios
• Respond to requests for data analysis to offer insights into the performance and risk exposure of different business units/segments/books
• Assist in monthly and quarterly Independent Price Verification (IPV) and other SOX control processes with NRG's internal and external auditors
• Collaborate effectively within the Risk team and with other departments on various issues and projects
• Coordinate with IT to resolve data issues and support the development of data platforms and analytics initiatives

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work schedule, 3 days on site, 2 days remote
• Open office environment
• Some overtime required as special projects arise
• Minimal travel required, not likely to exceed 10%

Physical Requirements:

• Majority of work is performed on a personal computer in a seated position

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or Sciences
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a related role

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extensive experience with MS Excel REQUIRED
• Intermediate experience in coding with SQL and Python REQUIRED
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail, diligent, and self-motivated
• Knowledge of East power markets (PJM, NYISO, ISONE, MISO) preferred
• An understanding of common risk metrics and control methodologies within a commodity trading environment also a plus

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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