About BlueStar
Energy Risk Analyst
Reporting to the Vice President of Risk Management, the Energy Risk Analyst is responsible for providing risk assessment and support to the company's retail electric sales efforts. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of the energy industry and have a strong and progressive experience in risk analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management & Support — Responsible for management, operation and enhancement of systems that monitor company's credit and commodity risks. Work with procurement analysts to provide risk support (stress-testing, greeks, position limits) for retail portfolio.
Analysis — Perform end-of-day reporting and risk analysis for the company's retail portfolio, Net Open Position, P&L, and VaR. Provide analytical explanation of daily reports.
Deal Data Maintenance — Maintain the deal capture system and ensure all deals are accurately recorded and documented.
Influence Strategy — Develop appropriate analytic models and pricing strategies for marketing campaigns, quotes for large accounts or aggregated groups, and new pricing structures driven by customer feedback or market research analysis.
Deliver In-house Expertise— Serve as risk consultant with other segments of the organization including procurement, pricing, sales and marketing, billing, and information systems.
Market Intelligence — Maintain current knowledge, insight and understanding regarding current market trends relative to pricing of electric supply. Understanding of market fundamentals across MISO, PJM and other RTO's.
Reporting & Monitoring — Monitor, estimate and forecast counterparty, RTO and LDC credit exposure. Calculate mark to market, and credit requirement rules, verify and confirm the amount of credit required by various counterparties and monitor margining activities. Provide ongoing and regular feedback regarding key opportunities and challenges.
Qualifications & Attributes
Energy Experience — 5 or more years in the energy industry.
Analytical Skills — Advanced analytical and quantitative thinking skills, concentration and acute attention to detail.
Relationship Builder—Excellent interpersonal skills; strong individual contributor with consultative style. Skilled at working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary functions and departments.
Technology Fluency — Interact with IT to resolve system and application issues in a timely manner, and to contribute to development of new system applications/process improvements.
Results Orientation — Proactive problem solving ability with a solutions-oriented attitude. Focus on results with an ability to manage frequently changing priorities and stress in a professional and productive manner.
Superior Communications — Exemplary verbal, written, and presentation skills along with excellent interpersonal skills.
Education — B.S. Degree in economics, finance, statistics, or math.
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BlueStar Energy Services offers a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation (commensurate with skills, experience, education, and performance), health care benefits, 401(K), and a work experience second to none.
For immediate consideration, please forward a resume with salary history to: hr_chicago@bluestarenergy.com. Thank you for your interest in BlueStar Energy Services, Inc.
BlueStar Energy Services is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is based solely upon one's individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competency. BlueStar Energy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We will also make all reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.
Disclaimer
This job description is not a contract between the employee and the Company. The job description duties may be changed at the discretion of the Company and/or the Company may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.
