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Senior Risk Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

Monitor and manage market risk across crude oil, refined products, NGLs and natural gas portfolios in the US hydrocarbon market. * Analyze price movements, supply-demand fundamentals, geopolitical ...

Xcel Energy Inc

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 · 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 ...

Pilot Company

Sr Analyst, Market Risk

Houston, TX · On-site

... services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing ... of the Market Risk Manager any breach of risk limits. * Review, analyze, interpret, and provide ...

Pilot Company

Sr Analyst, Market Risk

Houston, TX · On-site

... services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing ... of the Market Risk Manager any breach of risk limits. * Review, analyze, interpret, and provide ...

Pilot Flying J

Sr Analyst, Market Risk

Houston, TX · On-site

... services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing ... of the Market Risk Manager any breach of risk limits. * Review, analyze, interpret, and provide ...

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How much do oil market risk analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for oil 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 an oil market risk analyst do?

An Oil Market Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing the financial risks associated with trading and investing in oil and related commodities. They analyze market trends, price fluctuations, geopolitical factors, and economic data to forecast potential risks and opportunities. Their role often involves developing risk management strategies, preparing reports for stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. By providing insights and recommendations, Oil Market Risk Analysts help organizations make informed decisions and protect their financial interests in the volatile oil markets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an oil market risk analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Oil Market Risk Analyst, you need a strong background in finance, economics, and quantitative analysis, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in commodities or energy markets. Familiarity with risk management systems, data analytics tools like Excel, MATLAB, or Python, and certifications such as FRM or CFA are typically required. Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication skills help professionals excel in interpreting complex data and conveying risk insights. These competencies are essential for accurately assessing market risks, informing decision-making, and protecting the organization from financial volatility.

How does an oil market risk analyst collaborate with other departments within an energy trading organization?

Oil Market Risk Analysts work closely with trading, operations, and finance teams to monitor and assess risks associated with oil price volatility, market exposure, and regulatory compliance. They often participate in daily risk meetings, provide real-time analysis to traders, and prepare reports for management. Effective communication and cross-functional teamwork are crucial, as analysts must translate complex risk metrics into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. This collaboration helps ensure that trading strategies align with the company's risk tolerance and regulatory requirements.

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Infographic showing various Oil Market Risk Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,333 per year, or $52.1 per hour.

Market Risk Analyst - North America Crude & Freight

Spring, TX • On-site

ExxonMobil
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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.

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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