Energy Resources Credit Risk Manager

Closes:

August 11, 2025

Starting Range:

$96,517 to $144,406

Full Range:

$96,517 to $178,999

Job Description

Shape the Future of Energy Risk Management: Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for energy markets and credit risk? Join Avista as our next Energy Resources Credit Risk Manager, where you’ll lead critical efforts to manage credit exposure, negotiate credit terms for high-impact contracts, and support our dynamic energy trading operations.

This is a chance to influence the financial health and strategic direction of a forward-thinking utility company committed to innovation, sustainability, and community.

Responsibilities

- Lead Credit Risk Strategy: Monitor counterparty exposure, negotiate collateral agreements, and manage margin calls to protect Avista’s capital.

- Analyze & Advise: Conduct in-depth financial analysis and recommend credit limits that balance risk and opportunity.

- Negotiate Contracts: Review, negotiate, and recommend wholesale energy contracts that align with market conditions and credit risk profiles.

- Support Business Growth: Provide credit guidance for utility retail operations, infrastructure developers, and long-term suppliers.

- Ensure Compliance: Oversee adherence to regulatory and contractual obligations, SEC disclosures and prepare reports for leadership and external stakeholders.

- Collaborate & Influence: Represent Avista in credit discussions with major counterparties and lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance risk management.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field required; advanced credentials preferred

- Expertise in credit risk frameworks, contract development, and energy/commodity markets strongly preferred

- Skilled in effective interpersonal skills and flexible written and verbal communication and negotiations

- Demonstrated ability to handle tight deadlines and address emerging issues related to energy commodities transactions and market operations that are significant to the corporation and its business decisions

Credit Risk Manager II

- 5+ years of relevant experience credit management or a related field such as financial analysis or risk

- Requires advanced understanding of all aspects of credit management and the ability to work effectively within the organization

- Working knowledge of contract development process and contract terms related to wholesale energy markets

- Proven ability to analyze financial statements, market data, and risk trends to inform decision making

- Knowledge of industry’s standards, practices, and market conditions

Credit Risk Manager III

- 7+ years of relevant experience credit management or a related field such as financial analysis or risk

- Requires the competence and skill to lead all aspects of credit management and represent the company with external parties

- In-depth working knowledge of credit analysis, contract development process and contract terms related to wholesale energy markets

- Demonstrated skill in negotiating credit positions with counterparties, interpersonal skill to manage corporate credit positions, proven track record to develop credit strategies that support corporate objectives

- Demonstrated negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills with experience influencing stakeholders at various levels

- Advanced level of technical expertise; initiative, ownership, and accountability; leadership, which can be demonstrated through directing the work of others, leading projects and/or processes, being the official or unofficial team lead

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. We are open to candidates with transferable skills in finance, banking, insurance, contracts, or risk management, and your expertise in complex, regulated, or transactional environments is valued.

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with an additional day determined by the employee and manager. To Apply

We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Benefits

At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.