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Partner closely with risk analysts, developers, and traders to configure and validate market risk ... Strong understanding of energy commodities, with natural gas experience highly preferred. * Ability ...

Functional Skills Energy Commodity & Derivative Trading Negotiation Opportunity & Market Identification Trading Market Analysis Quantitative & Technical Trading Analysis Energy Risk Analysis ...

The analyst will deal with numerous aspects of commodity risk including market risk, credit risk ... Familiarity with Allegro ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management) software is considered an asset

The analyst will deal with numerous aspects of commodity risk including market risk, credit risk ... Familiarity with Allegro ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management) software is considered an asset

Functional Skills Energy Commodity & Derivative Trading Negotiation Opportunity & Market Identification Trading Market Analysis Quantitative & Technical Trading Analysis Energy Risk Analysis ...

Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest ... Risk Management: Monitor and report on key risk metrics, including market risk, credit risk, and ...

Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest ... Risk Management: Monitor and report on key risk metrics, including market risk, credit risk, and ...

Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest ... Risk Management: Monitor and report on key risk metrics, including market risk, credit risk, and ...

Functional Skills Energy Commodity & Derivative Trading Negotiation Opportunity & Market Identification Trading Market Analysis Quantitative & Technical Trading Analysis Energy Risk Analysis ...

Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest ... Risk Management: Monitor and report on key risk metrics, including market risk, credit risk, and ...

Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest ... Risk Management: Monitor and report on key risk metrics, including market risk, credit risk, and ...

... Energy Risk Analysis & Mitigation Strategic Contract Development Optionality Valuation Trading Scheduling Deal Structuring Financial Markets Execution Market Pricing Mechanisms

... Energy Risk Analysis & Mitigation Strategic Contract Development Optionality Valuation Trading Scheduling Deal Structuring Financial Markets Execution Market Pricing Mechanisms

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How much do energy risk analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for energy risk analyst in Texas is $37.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.79 and $45.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Energy Risk Analyst vs Energy Trader?

AspectEnergy Risk AnalystEnergy Trader
CredentialsBachelor's degree in finance, economics, or energy; certifications like FRM or CFA beneficialBachelor's degree in finance, economics, or energy; certifications like CFA advantageous
Work EnvironmentAnalytical, risk management teams, corporate officesFast-paced trading floors, financial institutions, energy companies
Industry UsageUsed across energy companies, utilities, and financial firms for risk assessmentPrimarily in trading firms, energy companies, and hedge funds for buying and selling energy commodities

While both roles involve understanding energy markets, the Energy Risk Analyst focuses on assessing and managing risks associated with energy investments, whereas the Energy Trader actively buys and sells energy commodities to maximize profits. The roles often overlap in skills and industry settings but differ in daily responsibilities and objectives.

What does an Energy Risk Analyst do?

An Energy Risk Analyst identifies, evaluates, and manages risks associated with the buying, selling, and trading of energy commodities such as oil, gas, and electricity. They analyze market trends, assess financial risk exposures, and develop strategies to minimize losses due to price fluctuations or regulatory changes. Their work helps energy companies make informed decisions and ensure stable operations in volatile markets. Energy Risk Analysts often use quantitative models, risk management tools, and collaborate closely with traders and management teams.

What are some common challenges faced by Energy Risk Analysts in their day-to-day work?

Energy Risk Analysts often encounter challenges such as rapidly changing market conditions, regulatory shifts, and the complexity of modeling price volatility for commodities like oil, gas, and electricity. They must stay current with global events that impact energy markets and be adept at analyzing large data sets to assess potential risks. Additionally, collaboration with traders, portfolio managers, and compliance teams is essential to ensure effective risk mitigation strategies, making strong communication skills and adaptability crucial in this dynamic environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Energy Risk Analyst, and why are they important?

An Energy Risk Analyst requires strong analytical skills, a background in finance or economics, and familiarity with energy markets, often supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency in risk management software, financial modeling tools like Excel, and sometimes certifications such as FRM or CFA is common. Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication set top performers apart. These skills are vital for accurately assessing market risks, making informed recommendations, and supporting strategic decision-making in the complex energy sector.
Infographic showing various Energy Risk Analyst job openings in Texas as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,454 per year, or $37.7 per hour.
Market Risk Analyst - North American Crude & Freight

Market Risk Analyst - North American Crude & Freight

ExxonMobil

Spring, TX

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago


ExxonMobil rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 221 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 74 rated oil and gas companies


Job description

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

About Houston

ExxonMobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.

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What role you will play on our team

The Market Risk Analyst position is responsible for monitoring trading activities for compliance with Market Risk Management policies and developing and maintaining tools for Global Trading activities. You will be responsible for independently identifying, measuring, and reporting trading gross margin, exposures, and the market risk of the portfolio of transactions that are executed and owned by the Commercial organization.  You will work with a dynamic, global team in a high-visibility role that provides advice to the Commercial organization on risk appetite, risk limit utilization and market risk mitigation strategies, and risk assessments and insights to senior management.

What you will do
  •  Act as Market Risk focal point for front-office and senior stakeholders.  Develop strong relationships with Commercial stakeholders and possess deep end-to-end understanding of Global Trading strategies, associated exposures and future growth aspirations for the trade desk supported.
  • Understand supply and demand fundamentals, including regional/locational price differences, fundamental drivers of changes in these spreads, historical market direction and trends/underlying fundamental causes.
  • Show a strong commitment to market risk management principles, including being proactive, transparent, and open to debate with Global Trading as necessary.
  • Independently assess and advise on risk profiles from the trade to portfolio level (e.g., risk reward trade-off, optimization of constrained risk, liquidity, market fundamentals, and market sentiment sensitivities).
  • Ensure adherence to mandated exposure and risk limits and provide guidance on actions to be taken to reduce risk if necessary.
  • Execute daily market risk processes and generate risk reports, collaborating closely with Global Trading teams to manage market risk.
  • Provide daily, insightful commentary of key portfolio activity including their implications for market intelligence, exposure changes, and new deal activity.
  • Collaborate with Global Trading support functions (e.g. Finance, Accounting) for deal support and general portfolio queries.
  • Ensure Global Trading data integrity by validating positions and reconciling any inconsistencies with responsible traders.
  • Review plan for hedging and provide support to develop Global Trading limits.  Ensure that the proposed transaction and associated hedges can be properly valued and reported by the risk management system of record.  
  •  Further develop and build out Risk reporting and ad-hoc analysis tools using advanced computer skills (e.g. Excel, VBA, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI).
  • Participate in month, quarter, and year-end closing processes.
  • Work closely (daily) with refinery coordinators and optimizers, product schedulers and crude traders. to validate production data and trades impacting inventory positions and generate hedging signals. 
About you
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or above (Master's, MBA, CFA, or Ph.D.) in Economics, Finance, Mathematics or Statistics

  • 2-4 years of experience in financial, energy or chemical risk management

  •  Strong knowledge of crude oil and freight markets, as well as other energy and traded markets
  • Strong understanding of physical trading, derivatives, and financial products
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
  • Excellent proficiency in Excel (experience with SQL or quantitative programming languages such as Python preferred)
  • Experience with Energy Trading Risk Management Systems
  • Collegiality and truly good interpersonal skills balanced with a disciplined risk management approach 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Python/SQL
  • High level of Excel proficiency
  • Familiarity with trade capture and nomination / scheduling systems 
Your Benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designated to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you:

  • Competitive salary
  • Defined Benefit Pension scheme
  • Share incentive plan
  • Private healthcare for employees and their families 

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.

Please note benefits are subject exclusively to the terms of each plan’s governing documents and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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