Manager - Market Credit Analysis

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. Responsible for ongoing management of ERCOT’s Market Credit Department. Leads development of ERCOT credit methodology, processes, and capabilities. Assesses market participant creditworthiness and ensures appropriate risk mitigation measures are maintained (adequate and enforceable collateral, liens, etc). Handles inquiries from Market Participants. Responsible for daily collateral transactions. Ensures vendors meet financial requirements. Ensures adequate internal controls over the credit processes are in place and maintained, manages the operational goals of the department, implementing best practices and process improvements. Collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to communicate issues and areas for improvement. JOB DUTIES Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff. Frequently interacts with reporting supervisors, Market Participants, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas or Market Participants. Responsible for the management of subordinate staff within a department. Typically has individual contributors as direct reports but could have supervisory direct reports. Has full responsibility for direct reports. Generally, provides input to budgeting and financial decisions that impact the department. Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Responsible for day-to-day management of ERCOT’s Credit Department operations, including collateral management, assessment of Market Participant credit-worthiness, and responding to Mark Participant credit inquiries Works to improve ERCOT internal credit assessment, methodologies, and capabilities Develops new and/or revised credit policies in coordination with appropriate stakeholders and evaluates effectiveness of policies and procedures, recommending and implementing process improvements, including opportunities for automation of credit processes Ensures that ERCOT Credit maintains effective internal controls over credit processes Oversees the coordination of implementation and testing of enhancements to ERCOT credit systems Manages on-going coordination and communication with external stakeholders, including ERCOT stakeholders and PUCT staff, on issues related to credit Maintains on-going coordination and communication of credit issues with internal stakeholders, including senior management, Settlements, Legal, and Treasury Obtains financial information on new and existing market participants and vendors Ensures that credit reporting is effective and timely Reviews financial position of new and existing market participants and vendors on a timely basis and documents the result of the review Establishes collateral requirements for market participants Monitors market participants’ calculated exposure daily Provides credit risk reports to management Maintains all collateral documentation to ensure mitigation measures are enforceable. Reviews reports to ascertain status of collection of outstanding balances Pursues collection of unpaid accounts Maintains communications with market participants related to credit issues Helps coordinate ERCOT activities in the event of a default by a Market Participant Maintains awareness of best practices in credit risk management Coordinates Credit Work Group meetings and activities REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Requires minimum 8 years related work experience and 2 years in a leadership role in excess of degree requirements Requires minimum 8 years of progressively responsible credit management, financial, settlements, or market operations experience PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience in the electric utility, energy, or ISO/RTO industries Mathematical and financial and accounting competency sufficient to understand financial statements and credit assessment concepts EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field (Required) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required Master’s Degree preferred WORK LOCATION – Taylor, TX: Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at a minimum of 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence. Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #LI-Hybrid #LI-IV1 ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. Expected Salary Range: $138,000 - $190,000 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future. The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering. The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.