Natural Gas Risk Lead

A key Optimus natural gas trading client is needing a Sr Analyst/Lead of Risk for their natural gas desk. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a natural gas risk team (or is ready for that next step) in a fast-paced, fluid environment.

Qualified candidates, please send your resume to your Optimus recruiter or Jennifer.Hibbetts@optimus-us.com.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in Natural Gas Risk Management in a trading environment
• Advanced understanding of natural gas price deconstruction and risk decomposition
• Advanced knowledge of natural gas forward curve structure, setup, and configuration
• Advanced understanding of risk management system architecture
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and logical problem-solving capabilities
• High technical proficiency, including Excel and Power BI
• Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles and manage complexity
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Highly self-motivated with strong ownership mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or manage a small Risk Control team
• Monitor trade capture and validate transactions against approved trader limits and delegations
• Oversee and troubleshoot interfaces between exchange platforms (e.g., ICE/CME) and the ETRM system
• Generate, analyze, and report current-month (“cash”) positions
• Generate, analyze, and report forward positions and related mark-to-market (MTM) valuations
• Prepare daily risk exposure reports and provide insight into MTM drivers and changes
• Monitor and report daily Value at Risk (VaR) for both consolidated portfolios and individual business units; explain results and supporting market dynamics as needed
• Perform back testing, scenario analysis, stress testing, and performance analysis to explain portfolio and MTM behavior
• Conduct daily derivative reconciliations with clearing counterparties
• Maintain consistent communication with Front Office stakeholders and Executive Management
• Support maintenance and enhancement of the risk management system and associated databases to centralize data and automate reporting
• Develop a deep understanding of the ETRM platform and partner with IT/Business Solutions to implement new functionality aligned with business needs
• Build and enhance analytical tools and data models (Excel, VBA, Power BI) to improve risk visibility and analysis
• Develop, document, and enhance risk procedures and controls as required
• Ensure accurate capture and valuation of complex transactions
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver analytical requests and reporting in a timely manner

Per our client's specifications, candidates are required to be US Citizens, Green Card holders, or independently authorized to work in the US . We are unable to provide H1 visa sponsorship or transfer at this time.