Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst

Job Description

Analyze and report financial market risk related to the company's energy commodity positions. Analyze and reconcile risk system information to ensure it is highly accurate. Prepare daily commodity risk reports from the risk system and assess results for accuracy and compliance with policy. Develop new risk reports as necessary to support commodity transactional activities. Work closely with transactional groups in support of new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• As new commodity risks are identified, develop appropriate models and reports to ensure proper transaction capture, valuation and reporting. (35%) 
• Maintain competitive information regarding loads, resources and commodity prices. (15%) 
• Identify, comprehend and capture the risk of structured commodity transactions in the risk system. (15%) 
• Ensure proper reconciliation of risk management system database to trading systems on a daily basis. (10%) 
• Provide analytical and project support for energy supply management and marketing and sales activities as needed. (10%)
•  Maintain business process documentation related to the risk system. (5%) 
• Provide technical input in the development of project plans. (5%) 
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%) 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, marketing or a related field or equivalent related work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) 
• Minimum of two years of experience in energy accounting, energy marketing/trading or financial services. 
• General understanding of risk management concepts and systems and energy commodities markets preferred. 
• Demonstrated willingness to challenge established practices and make decisions to improve. 
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to understand and enhance management information systems. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to read and understand contracts and communicate complex issues clearly. 
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with good spreadsheet and database proficiency. 
• Strong mathematics aptitude. 
• Visual basic programming capability preferred. 
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues in a fast-paced environment with aggressive deadlines. 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. 

We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. 

Job Info

• Job Identification 10001099
• Job Category Finance
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 4299 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US
• Salary Range $76,200.00 - $89,600.00
• Business BHE Renewables, LLC