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AECOM

Risk Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

AECOM is looking for a Risk Manager to join our Tucson, AZ, or San Diego, CA or Phoenix, AZ, or El ... environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private ...

LLNL

Senior Risk Manager

Livermore, CA

... energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of ... We are seeking a Senior Risk Manager to develop, implement, and lead risk assessments for ...

LLNL

Senior Risk Manager

Livermore, CA · On-site

... energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of ... We are seeking a Senior Risk Manager to develop, implement, and lead risk assessments for ...

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How much do energy risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for energy risk manager in California is $110,095.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,800.00 and $127,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectEnergy Risk ManagerEnergy Analyst
CredentialsCertifications like FRM, energy-specific risk certificationsOften holds degrees in finance, economics, or energy studies
Work EnvironmentFocus on risk assessment, trading desks, financial modelingData analysis, market research, reporting
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, energy companies, trading firmsEnergy companies, consulting firms, market research

While both roles involve understanding energy markets, the Energy Risk Manager primarily focuses on identifying and mitigating financial risks related to energy trading and investments. The Energy Analyst conducts market research and data analysis to inform decision-making. The Risk Manager's role is more strategic and risk-focused, whereas the Analyst provides supporting insights.

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Senior Resource Specialist, Energy Risk Management

Senior Resource Specialist, Energy Risk Management

SuperbTech,Inc.

Los Angeles, CA • Hybrid

$76 - $84/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Senior Resource Specialist, Energy Risk Management

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with alternating Fridays off
Employment Type: Contract, up to 6 months

Pay Rate: $76.15 to $84.71/hr DOE


We are seeking a Senior Resource Specialist with deep Energy Risk Management expertise to support a high-performing team in a fast-paced, analytical environment. This role is ideal for a seasoned energy risk professional who understands wholesale power markets, commodity pricing, quantitative modeling, and enterprise risk oversight.


This is a highly visible opportunity where you will play a critical role in helping manage financial and operational risk across a complex energy portfolio, while influencing strategic decision-making through advanced analytics, risk reporting, and market intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead development and implementation of Energy Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) workflows and systems
  • Build and maintain risk management policies, controls, and exposure limits
  • Conduct Value at Risk (VaR), Mark-to-Market (MtM), Monte Carlo simulations, and stress testing
  • Monitor and analyze portfolio exposures across power, natural gas, and renewable energy markets
  • Validate forward curves and pricing methodologies
  • Develop executive-level risk dashboards and reporting tools
  • Support middle office governance, trading compliance, settlements, reconciliation, and risk oversight
  • Analyze basis risk, shape risk, pricing volatility, and hedging effectiveness
  • Lead or participate in Risk Oversight Committee meetings
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, analytics, and emerging technologies

Required Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of energy industry experience in Energy Risk Management
  • Strong knowledge of wholesale energy markets, including power, natural gas, and renewables
  • Experience with ETRM systems, trade lifecycle management, settlements, and pricing curves
  • Advanced experience with quantitative risk modeling, VaR, MtM, and stress testing
  • Experience supporting risk governance and trading compliance frameworks
  • Strong analytical, reporting, and executive presentation skills
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field required
  • Master's or Ph.D. strongly preferred in a quantitative discipline such as:
    • Mathematics
    • Quantitative Finance
    • Economics
    • Statistics
    • Data Science
Ideal Background:

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Highly analytical and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment
  • A collaborative team player with executive presence
  • Experienced in energy commodities, pricing models, and risk frameworks
  • Able to bridge technical analysis with strategic business decision-making
Additional Requirements:
  • Southern California local candidates preferred
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • No sponsorship available

If you have a strong background in energy markets, quantitative modeling, and risk oversight, this is a unique opportunity to step into a strategic role where your expertise will directly impact portfolio performance and enterprise risk management