Symmetry Energy Solutions

Risk Analyst

Houston, TX

Full-time

About This Job

Job Summary

The Risk Analyst reporting to the Manager, Risk Control will be a significant contributor to the Risk Analytics function and will be responsible for PNL Reporting, Identifying and Defining Market Risk, Measuring and Assessing market Risks & PNL, Providing Guidance or Information Required to Optimally Mitigate Risk, Monitoring and Reporting.

Essential Functions

PNL Reporting

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Reporting and explaining Exposure Position and Mark to Market PNL on a daily basis on an aggregate and operating group level

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Enhance and design more efficient ways of reporting Exposure Positions and PNL

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Participate in reviewing, researching, and developing material for the Risk Committee

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Participate in various audits as needed

Identifying and Defining Market Risk

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Develop methods to better model and calibrate natural gas transportation and storage assets as well as assess the impact of weather on retail contracts.

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Help commercial team develop optimization targets based on the models and forward price outlook.

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Assist in periodic review and validation of pricing and risk models.

Measuring and Assessing Market Risks & PNL

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Aid in research, development and enhancement of market risk models and methodologies.

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Work with Commercial and Product Control teams to ensure products and deals are properly reflected in ETRM system.

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Validate system inputs including price curves and deal entry to ensure the proper calculation of Value at Risk (VaR), Mark-to-Market (MTM), and Profit and Loss results.

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Participate in the design and management of strategic projects around asset management agreement modelling

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Act as a key member in deal valuation and review efforts with risk team members

Providing Guidance or Information Required to Optimally Mitigate Risk

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Apply stochastic and econometric techniques to support methodology development and validation.

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Perform back-tests, stress tests, scenario analyses and sensitivity studies.

Monitoring and Reporting

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Monitor and explain changes in VaR and MTM (both cash month and forward) daily.

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Report and Present to Risk Management Committee, as needed.

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Develop and enhance reporting around fixed price, basis, and index premium risk.

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Monitor and explain changes in market exposures.

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Optimize use of ETRM (Endur)

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Liaise with IT to improve reporting from Endur.

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Monitor, manage, and report on FCM account.

Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification/Experience

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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics or other related field from an accredited college or university is required.

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Advanced Degree in Finance preferred.

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2 years of professional work experience in risk management, energy or commodities trading preferred.

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2 years or more natural gas or energy related experience preferred.

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PRM (Professional Risk Manager), CFA (Certified Financial Analyst) or similar certification(s) preferred.

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Experience with Endur (or similar ETRM system), strongly preferred.

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Experience with Tableau, preferred.

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Experience building advanced Excel-based models to analyze data required.

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Experience with coding and query writing preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

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Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and strong presentation skills.

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Able to work with close attention to detail, in a highly accurate manner to produce complete and timely work.

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Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills (including diplomacy, tact, rapport, and active listening skills) and to communicate effectively with co-workers and management (One Team)

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Able to prioritize work, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks concurrently and respond flexibly to changing work priorities.

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Able to motivate self, perform duties, accomplish tasks, and achieve goals independently or with minimal supervision including self-directed learning.

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Able to work collaboratively in a team environment and across departmental, organizational, and functional lines to achieve results while maintaining a high level of independence.

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Able to demonstrate consistently a commitment to ensure assigned tasks and duties are completed in an accurate, detailed, thorough, and timely manner.

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Able to exercise discretion, tact, and good judgment in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

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Able to cultivate relationships, collaborates across boundaries, and shares information proactively to achieve goals while being fair to others.

Physical Requirements

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Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, utilizing clear and concise language.

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Able to perceive and understand verbal communication in person, as well as over communication devices such as telephone or mobile phone.

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Able to visually perceive information on a personal computer monitor or laptop screen for extended periods of time.

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Able to operate office equipment, including but not limited to telephones, mobile phones, photocopiers, scanners, and calculators.

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Able to reach, grasp, and manipulate items necessary to perform job tasks.

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Able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time as required by job responsibilities.

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Proficient in speaking, reading, and comprehending the English language.

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Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Working Conditions

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Able to work in a fast-paced office environment with a high-volume workload, including the possibility of working beyond standard hours and on nights/weekends to meet deadlines.

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Able to work indoors, in an office environment, regardless of whether it is an open office, cubicle or private office.

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Able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight, and to attend meetings and conferences, when required.

Symmetry Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application, please email us at recruiting@symmetryenergy.com.

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Risk Analyst

About This Job

Job Summary

Essential Functions

PNL Reporting

Identifying and Defining Market Risk

Measuring and Assessing Market Risks & PNL

Monitoring and Reporting

Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification/Experience

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

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