Risk Analyst, Gas Product Control

Nrg Energy

The Role

Overview

Analyzes risk and P&L for gas trading, supports hedging and portfolio controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • curve validation
  • risk analysis
  • p&l reporting
  • system testing
  • audit support
  • team collaboration

Tasks

-Mark and/or validate end-of-day curves in the risk system -Support requests from NRG’s internal and external auditors -Collaborate effectively within the Risk team and with other departments on issues/projects -Analyze, value, and provide risk analysis around complex transactions and portfolio positions, including complex derivatives, hedging strategies, and trading assets -Develop and monitor position and P&L reports for NRG’s energy portfolio -Work closely with IT on risk system improvements and testing new enhancements

Requirements

  • excel
  • power bi
  • bachelor's
  • ai
  • risk metrics
  • analytical

What You Bring

-Proven ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets -Bachelor’s degree in quantitative disciplines like Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or Sciences -Attention to detail, diligent, and highly organized -Understanding of common risk metrics and control methodologies within a commodity trading environment also a plus -Knowledge of energy markets a plus; electricity, natural gas, renewables and/or oil markets -Working knowledge of various reporting tools such as Power BI -Leverage problem solving and analytical skills along with new technologies such as AI to enhance and automate various risk processes -Minimal travel required, not likely to exceed 10% -Majority of work performed on a personal computer in a seated position -Extensive experience with MS Excel -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Benefits

-Hybrid work schedule, 3 days on site, 2 days remote -Open office environment

The Company

About Nrg Energy

-Built a vast energy generation portfolio—from coal, gas, oil and nuclear plants to wind, solar farms and battery storage. -Operates across the US and Canada under brands like Reliant, Direct Energy, Green Mountain Energy and Vivint. -Provides electricity, energy management, HVAC and home services through cloud-based platforms and smart-home integration. -Trades power, natural gas and environmental commodities, employing advanced analytics and financial instruments. -Unusual fact: it spearheaded the first privately-funded EV charging network (EVgo) before spinning it off.

Sector Specialisms

Power

Natural Gas

Load Management

Sustainability

Renewables

Energy Services

Distributed Generation

Commercial Operations

Plant Operations

Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Biomass Energy

Natural Gas Turbine

Renewable Power

Energy Procurement

Risk Analyst, Gas Product Control at Nrg Energy in Princeton, NJ