Portfolio Analyst


Houston
Permanent
Negotiable
Sales and Trading
PR/541827_1748887401
Portfolio Analyst

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Portfolio Analyst to join our retail energy team with a focus on the ERCOT market.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyze retail electricity portfolio performance within the ERCOT market.
  • Develop and maintain load forecasts, pricing models, and risk metrics for retail customer segments.
  • Support hedging strategies by providing insights into load shape, customer usage patterns, and market exposure.
  • Collaborate with trading, risk, and sales teams to align portfolio strategies with business objectives.
  • Assist in the development of pricing strategies for new and renewing retail contracts.
  • Track regulatory and market developments in ERCOT and assess their impact on portfolio performance.
  • Prepare regular reports and dashboards for senior management, highlighting key portfolio metrics and trends.
  • Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance portfolio analytics capabilities.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • 2-3 years of experience in energy markets, preferably in ERCOT retail or wholesale power.
  • Strong understanding of ERCOT market structure, settlement processes, and load forecasting.
  • Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
  • Experience with risk modeling and portfolio optimization techniques is a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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