Symmetry Energy Solutions is a premier retail natural gas marketing and logistics company, supplying our customers with natural gas when and where they need it. We achieve this by working with natural gas producers, suppliers, and associated infrastructure owners to facilitate the efficient and economic supply of natural gas throughout the markets we serve. Symmetry is proud to provide innovative energy solutions and exceptional customer service to nearly 100,000 customers in over 30 States, supplying more than 1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas annually.
Symmetry’s vision is to be a trusted partner who delivers reliable and innovative energy solutions. The Company’s core values are:
Acting with integrity. Symmetry believes in always doing the right thing for its customers, employees, and community.
Embracing diversity. Symmetry encourages and supports an inclusive and diverse culture where its employees are valued and empowered.
Providing quality customer service. Symmetry understands the needs of its customers and is committed to providing dependable quality service.
Operating as One Team. Symmetry commits to operating as One Team focusing on the needs of its customers and the overall success of the Company as a whole.
Striving for continuous improvement. Symmetry strives to be better today than it was yesterday.
Symmetry Energy Solutions, LLC is owned by Energy Capital Partners (ECP). Founded in 2005, ECP is a leading investor across energy transition, electrification and decarbonization infrastructure assets, including power generation, renewables and storage solutions, environmental infrastructure and sustainability, efficiency & reliability assets.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Risk, the Senior Risk Analyst will be a significant contributor to the Risk function and be responsible for Ris Management Policy Maintenance and Enforcement; Market Price Curve Management; Measuring and Assessing Market Risks; Enhanced Risk Management Methodologies; and P&L and Ris Monitoring and Reporting.
Essential Functions
Risk Management Policy Maintenance and Enforcement
Lead Risk Management Policy review and enhancement initiative
Develop processes for identifying, tracking, and reporting Risk Management Policy infractions
Manage Risk Policy Acknowledgement process
Manage Policy Compliance function
Market Price Curve Management
Manage the process of periodic review, validation, and documentation of all price curves used by Symmetry
Formalize and document curve construction including trader assessments of delivery costs from liquid pools to delivered locations
Measuring and Assessing Market Risks
Work with Commercial and Product Control to ensure products and deals are properly reflected in the ETRM system
Validate system inputs including price curves and deal entry to ensure the proper calculation of Value at Risk (VaR), Mark-to-Market (MTM), and Profit and Loss results
Enhanced Risk Measurement Methodologies
Develop enhanced Risk Measurement capabilities including stress testing, back-testing, and scenario analysis to identify concentrations of portfolio risk
Monitor and explain changes in VaR and MTM (both cash month and forward)
Report and Present to the Risk Management Committee as needed
Optimize use of ETRM (Endur)
Liaise with IT to improve reporting from Endur.
Other duties as required.
Education/Certification/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics, statistics, or a related field from an accredited college or university required
Advanced degree in finance or statistics preferred
Minimum of 5 years of professional business experience required
Experience building Advanced Excel-based models to analyze data required
Experience leading initiatives and influencing other functions including Front Office
PRM (Professional Risk Manager), CFA (Certified Financial Analyst), or similar certification(s) preferred
Experience with Endur, SalesForce, and BI tool like Tableau preferred
Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics
Connecting, Listening, and Sharing
Maintain open, active, two-way communication.
Customer Focus Through Service
Understand and exceed the expectations of internal and external customers.
Results Orientation
Reject the status quo, find opportunities to improve and drive outstanding business results.
Steadiness
Demonstrate strength, poise, and an appropriate presence.
Physical Requirements
Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, utilizing clear and concise language.
Able to perceive and understand verbal communication in person, as well as over communication devices such as telephone or mobile phone.
Able to visually perceive information on a personal computer monitor or laptop screen for extended periods of time.
Capable of operating a personal computer, whether it is a desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time to create, compose, and review documents and spreadsheets.
Competent in operating office equipment, including but not limited to telephones, mobile phones, photocopiers, scanners, and calculators.
Able to reach, grasp, and manipulate items necessary to perform job tasks.
Able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time as required by job responsibilities.
Proficient in speaking, reading, and comprehending the English language.
Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Working Conditions
Able to work in a fast-paced office environment with a high-volume workload and frequent, short deadlines that may require more than a 40-hour work week to meet established deadlines including working nights or weekends, as required.
Able to work indoors, in an office environment, regardless of whether it is an open office, cubicle or private office.
Able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight, and to attend meetings and conferences, when required.
Symmetry Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application, please email us at recruiting@symmetryenergy.com.