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Job Summary:

NRG is looking for a Senior Analyst to join its Power Product Control team. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical and data analytics background. The candidate must be adept at working independently as well as have strong collaborative capabilities to assist Commercial Operations, Supply, Finance, Accounting, and Customer Operations teams to adequately mitigate risk and preserve expected margins. This position will report to the Product Control Manager within the Power Product Control group and will be in our Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities:

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
Design, recommend, and implement enhancements to key risk management tools, processes, and reports
Synthesize report details to drive insights into the evaluation of risk management strategies
Respond to requests for data analysis to provide insights into business risks
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 while independently driving initiatives and managing tasks from inception through to full resolution
Support requests from NRG's internal and external auditors
Coordinate with IT on delivery of risk system improvements and plan testing of new enhancements

Working Conditions:

Hybrid work schedule, 3 days on site, 2 days remote
Open office environment
Some overtime required as special projects arise
Minimal travel required, not likely to exceed 10%

Physical Requirements:

Majority of work is performed on a personal computer in a seated position

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or Sciences
Minimum 3 years' experience in a related role

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage tight deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Extensive experience with MS Excel
Experience with one or more coding languages, MS SQL or Python preferred
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
An understanding of common risk metrics and control methodologies within a commodity trading environment is also a plus

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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