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Xcel Energy

Market Risk Reporting Analyst

Denver, CO · On-site

$73K - $104K/yr

Market Risk Reporting Analyst Position Summary The Market Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, measuring, monitoring, and communicating the risks associated with energy trading and commercial ...

Xcel Energy

Market Risk Reporting Analyst

Denver, CO

$73K - $104K/yr

Market Risk Reporting Analyst Position Summary The Market Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, measuring, monitoring, and communicating the risks associated with energy trading and commercial ...

Royal Bank of Canada

Analyst, GRM Market Risk

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$85K - $145K/yr

Risk Oversight and Analytics * Help provide risk oversight for the Alternative Finance trading businesses and Leveraged Finance business * Aid in the management of the market risk reporting process ...

Royal Bank of Canada

Analyst, GRM Market Risk

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $145K/yr

Risk Oversight and Analytics * Help provide risk oversight for the Alternative Finance trading businesses and Leveraged Finance business * Aid in the management of the market risk reporting process ...

ING Group

Analyst, Market Risk Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$79K - $100K/yr

Risk | Financial Risk - TRM | Analyst, Market Risk Manager | New York About ING : In the Americas, ING's Wholesale Banking division offers a broad range of innovative financial products and services ...

Pilot Flying J

Sr Analyst, Market Risk

Houston, TX · On-site

Review, analyze, interpret, and provide daily risk exposure reporting; identify and resolve issues related to market risk * Monitor Trading activity and report any breaches in positions or risk ...

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How much do market risk analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for market risk analyst in the United States is $108,333.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $131,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a market risk analyst do?

A Market Risk Analyst assesses financial risks that arise due to market fluctuations in interest rates, exchange rates, commodities, and equities. They analyze trading activities, develop risk models, and provide insights to help firms mitigate potential losses. Their role involves monitoring market conditions, stress testing portfolios, and ensuring compliance with risk regulations. Using statistical tools and financial models, they help organizations make informed investment and risk management decisions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a market risk analyst?

To thrive as a Market Risk Analyst, you need a strong analytical background in finance, economics, or mathematics, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with financial modeling software, statistical tools like Excel, VBA, Python, R, and certifications such as FRM or CFA are highly valued. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help analysts interpret data and explain risk assessments to stakeholders. These competencies are essential for accurately identifying, quantifying, and communicating risks to inform decision-making within financial organizations.

How much does a market risk analyst make?

A market risk analyst's average salary typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and location. Professionals in this role often require strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial markets and risk management tools.
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Senior Market Risk Analyst - Power & Gas

Gunvor

Houston, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Market Risk Analyst - Power & Gas

Contract Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Job Description:

Position: Senior Risk Analyst - Gas & Power

Position Purpose & Summary:

The Senior Risk Analyst - Gas & Power owns daytoday market risk monitoring for our gas and power portfolios across the Americas, providing timely analysis, and risk reporting. This is a senior individual contributor role with clear career path to a manager role as the team grows. The role partners closely with trading desks, middle office, compliance, finance, and ops to ensure disciplined risk-taking, robust controls, and actionable insights.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Market Risk Monitoring & Limits
    • Monitor intraday and endofday market exposures (VaR, P&L-attribution, Greeks where applicable) for gas and power portfolios.
    • Enforce and report against trading limits, dealer limits, VaR and stress-test thresholds; escalate breaches and remedial actions.
  • Stress Testing & Scenario Analysis
    • Design and run scenario analyses and stress tests (historical and hypothetical) to assess portfolio resilience under market shocks.
    • Provide forward-looking risk outlooks and identify concentration or liquidity risks.
    • Assess exposure to tail risks, volatility spikes, and dislocations in gas and power markets.
  • Trade Capture & Valuation Oversight
    • Review model inputs (curves, vol surfaces, hubs, heat rates) and raise model or input exceptions.
    • Maintain and enhance valuation and risk models, testing methodologies and validating assumptions against market fundamentals.
  • Reporting & Controls
    • Monitor and enforce trading mandates, VaR limits, position limits, and stress thresholds.
    • Maintain strong control frameworks, audit trails, and policy compliance in line with internal and regulatory requirements.
    • Partner with Compliance, Legal, Credit, and Finance to ensure robust governance and adherence to risk policies.
    • Implement and improve risk processes and automated controls to reduce operational risk.
  • Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory
    • Act as a trusted risk partner to traders and desk heads-provide real-time decision support, trade-level risk assessments and pretrade checks.
    • Train and mentor junior risk analysts; contribute to hiring and process scaling.

Competencies / Key Skills

  • Strong quantitative and analytical capability with market intuition for gas & power markets.
  • Understanding of extrinsic risk/options.
  • Advanced Excel, VBA and experience with risk systems (e.g., Endur, Allegro, Murex, Calypso, or proprietary systems) and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) preferred.
  • Solid understanding of VaR, stress testing, P&L attribution, Greeks/option risk, and forward curves/shape dynamics.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills-able to translate analysis into clear recommendations.
  • High attention to detail, process orientation, and appreciation for controls and auditability.
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple requests, and provide timely outputs for trading hours.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative field. Advanced degree (MS/MA) or professional risk certification (FRM, PRM) is a plus.

Experience

  • 5-8+ years' experience in market risk, commodity risk, or trading support in gas/power or broader commodities markets.
  • Direct experience with physical and financial gas/power products, time spreads, fixed-price contracts, storage, and LNG preferred.
  • Proven track record producing risk reporting, P&L attribution and supporting front-office decision making.

Technical Skills

  • Proficient in Excel (advanced modelling), SQL or Python for data pulls/analysis.
  • Familiarity with trading/risk platforms (Endur/Allegro, ETRM systems) and market data feeds.
  • Experience with Workday or HR systems not required but helpful for internal coordination.

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