Risk Analyst, Power Product Control
NRG Energy - Houston, TX
Hiring: Risk Analyst, Power Product Control Company: NRG Energy Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 10:28:04 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Derivatives About the job Required Skills: •Analyze, value, and provide risk analysis around complex transactions and portfolio positions, including power generation, load contracts, complex derivatives, hedging strategies, and trading assets •Develop and monitor position and P&L reports for NRG’s energy portfolio •Mark and/or validate end-of-day curves in the risk system •Leverage problem solving and analytical skills along with new technologies to enhance and automate various risk processes •Collaborate effectively within the Risk team and with other departments on issues/projects •Support requests from NRG’s internal and external auditors •Work closely with IT on risk system improvements and testing new enhancements •Hybrid work schedule, 4 days on site, 1 day remote (Friday) Qualifications: •Majority of work performed on a personal computer in a seated position •Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline like Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or Sciences •Strong analytical and critical thinking skills •Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Extensive experience with MS Excel •Attention to detail, diligent, and highly organized •Proven ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets •Knowledge of energy markets a plus; electricity, natural gas, renewables and/or oil markets •Understanding of common risk metrics and control methodologies within a commodity trading environment also a plus •Official description on file with Talent. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!