Sr. Resource Specialist - Energy Risk Management

Sr. Resource Specialist Energy Risk Management This role requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and C2C arrangements are not accepted. This role is hybrid in Los Angeles, CA. We are seeking a Sr. Resource Specialist Energy Risk Management to support a busy, team-oriented environment focused on identifying, measuring, and mitigating financial and operational risks within a wholesale energy portfolio. This role will be responsible for managing market volatility within the organization's risk framework and supporting risk oversight across power, natural gas, renewables, and related commodity markets. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in energy risk management, quantitative risk modeling, ETRM systems, market exposure analysis, and executive-level risk reporting. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the full Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) workflow, including system selection, implementation, integrations, and process design. Maintain and update the organization's Energy Risk Management Policy, including all applicable risk limits. Lead and support Risk Oversight Committee meetings, reporting, and governance processes. Establish processes for risk, net cost, exposure management, positions, valuation curves, mark-to-market reporting, settlements, pricing, reconciliation, and market data management. Calculate and report daily Value at Risk (VaR) and Mark-to-Market (MtM) valuations for physical and financial energy products. Perform Monte Carlo simulations, stress testing, and scenario analysis to evaluate portfolio performance under extreme market conditions such as weather events or infrastructure disruptions. Validate forward price curves and support pricing model accuracy. Develop and automate risk reporting dashboards for executive leadership and risk committees. Monitor trading activity to ensure compliance with risk policies and authorized trading limits. Analyze basis risk, shape risk, and portfolio exposure to ensure hedging strategies are effective. Collaborate with back-office teams to resolve trade discrepancies and maintain data integrity within the ETRM system. Leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, reporting quality, and speed. Exercise sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience. Strong preference for 10+ years of energy industry experience, specifically within energy risk management. Advanced degree preferred in a quantitative discipline such as: Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering or a related field. Experience with wholesale energy markets, including power, natural gas, and renewable energy products. Strong understanding of financial and operational risk management within energy portfolios. Experience with ETRM systems, risk reporting, valuation curves, trade settlements, and market data processes. Familiarity with public policy, government regulations, budgeting practices, long‑term planning, project management, contract administration, and relevant federal, state, and local laws. Required Skills Energy risk management ETRM workflow development and implementation VaR and MtM reporting Monte Carlo simulation and stress testing Forward price curve validation Power, natural gas, and renewable energy markets Risk policy, governance, and compliance monitoring Basis risk and shape risk analysis Executive risk dashboards and automated reporting Trade reconciliation and data integrity Additional Skills and Abilities Strong analytical and quantitative problem‑solving skills Ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to prepare and deliver clear, organized presentations to technical and non‑technical audiences Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Collaborative, flexible, and team‑oriented work style Ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate work across departments Sound judgment, accountability, and ability to perform under pressure Strong customer service mindset and fiscal responsibility Preferred Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a senior‑level energy risk professional with deep experience in wholesale energy markets, ETRM systems, quantitative modeling, risk governance, and executive reporting. This person should be comfortable operating in a highly analytical environment while partnering cross‑functionally with trading, risk, finance, settlements, and leadership teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr RecruiterPerry