Market Risk Analyst/Sr Market Risk Analyst

Job Summary:

This position will have a primary responsibility for valuation and risk measurement of a portfolio of complex natural gas derivative products. While performing this task, the individual will be developing techniques for valuation improvement, managing and updating market derived inputs to the valuation and risk measurement process, and responding to specific inquiries from management on valuation and risk related topics. This fast-paced opportunity will provide a balance of daily workflow responsibilities and fundamental research.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage and update market derived inputs to the valuation and risk measurement process
• Respond to specific inquiries from management on valuation and risk-related topics
• Provide quantitative support to the Head Traders and Physical Traders with respect to market data and deal valuation
• Develop techniques for valuation improvement
• Research and gather market information as needed
• Investigate complex deal structures and confirm the valuation is consistent with expected value
• Prepare and present valuation information to TMV's leadership on a regular basis
• Provide assistance and train new Market Risk Analysts
• Make supported valuation decisions regarding the Valuation of complex deal structures
• Dependable, reliable and predictable attendance is required

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics
• 3+ years' experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's Degree in relevant field preferred
• Experience with physical commodity trading, financial derivatives and/or options preferred
• Familiarity with physical and financial products traded in the natural gas market
• Understanding of accounting, finance theory and mathematics with an emphasis in statistics
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and investigation
• Strong PC skills including familiarity with database structuring and management
• In-depth experience utilizing Excel to write complex formulas and utilize a wide variety of tools such as pivot tables, goal seek, VBA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team in a multi-project environment with limited supervision and meet fast-paced deadlines
• Ability to effectively work, communicate, and relate to a wide variety of personalities at different levels
• Willingness to work long hours as necessary to get the job completed on time and at the highest level of quality
• High personal standards for performance and integrity

At Tenaska we care about the wellbeing of our employees and their families. That's why we offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package. Benefits included below:

• Health, dental, vison, disability, and life insurance
• Excellent 401(k) plan
• Incentive-based, competitive salary packages
• Health/dependent care flex accounts
• Tuition assistance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Adoption benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Generous sick leave
• Charitable giving program
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness programs

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