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Huntington

Portfolio/Risk Specialist

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$92K/yr

Informs management of potential credit and/or economic portfolio risk and recommends strategies to minimize the risk. * Maintains all documentation on the assigned portfolio. * Works with various ...

Huntington

Portfolio/Risk Specialist

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$97K/yr

Informs management of potential credit and/or economic portfolio risk and recommends strategies to minimize the risk. * Maintains all documentation on the assigned portfolio. * Works with various ...

Lincoln Property Company

Risk Manager

Dallas, TX

The Risk Manager supports executive leadership by developing and implementing insurance solutions ... Lincoln's combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes ...

Lincoln Property Company

Risk Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

The Risk Manager supports executive leadership by developing and implementing insurance solutions ... Lincoln's combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for portfolio risk manager in Texas is $93,592.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $121,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Portfolio Risk Manager typically collaborate with investment teams to manage risk?

Portfolio Risk Managers work closely with portfolio managers, analysts, and traders to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks within investment portfolios. They regularly participate in strategy meetings, provide risk analysis on proposed trades, and ensure portfolios remain aligned with the firm's risk appetite and regulatory requirements. Effective communication and data-driven insights are key, as Portfolio Risk Managers must translate complex risk metrics into actionable recommendations for the investment team. This collaborative approach helps ensure that investment decisions balance potential returns with an appropriate level of risk.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Portfolio Risk Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Portfolio Risk Manager, you need strong quantitative analysis, financial modeling abilities, and a solid understanding of risk management principles, often supported by a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with risk analytics tools such as Bloomberg, MATLAB, or SAS, and certifications like FRM or CFA are typically required. Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills help in presenting complex risk findings to stakeholders and making sound decisions under pressure. These competencies are crucial for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to optimize portfolio performance and protect organizational assets.

What does a Portfolio Risk Manager do?

A Portfolio Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could affect the performance of investment portfolios. They analyze market trends, financial data, and economic indicators to ensure that investments align with the organization's risk tolerance and objectives. Their role involves implementing risk management strategies, monitoring portfolio exposure, and recommending adjustments to optimize returns while minimizing potential losses. They work closely with portfolio managers, analysts, and other stakeholders to maintain a balanced risk profile.
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Portfolio Risk Manager

COBRA INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES INC

Houston, TX • On-site, Remote

$105K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Position Summary:
The Renewable Portfolio Risk Manager designs and operates the risk framework for utilityscale and distributed renewable assets, power purchase agreements (PPAs), renewable energy certificates (RECs), and related market exposures. This role blends quantitative modeling, commercial negotiation support, regulatory compliance, and crossfunctional program delivery to keep the portfolio within risk appetite while enabling growth.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and deploy commercial trading and hedging strategies to maximize the profitability of Cobras renewable assets while managing market risks.
  • Build tools internally to evaluate the risk allocated to our own assets, the expected revenues according to price forecasts. Drive automation of reporting, trade capture, and risk dashboards to improve accuracy and decision-making speed.
  • Develop and execute strategy for forward hedging of Storage and solar assets
  • Develop strategies and execute trades with the Congestion Trading team to assess congestion risks in the respective Independent System Operators (ISOs) as well as Build and deploy strategies for Day-Ahead offers for a large portfolio of solar PV farms.
  • Articulate and execute hedging strategies deploying different instruments according to various risk profiles, including energy hedges, options, Virtuals, Point-to-Point transactions, Firm Transmission Rights (FTR)/Transmission Congestion Rights (TCR)/Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR), and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) financial power transactions.
  • Analyze and discuss the commercial terms of existing and upcoming Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), identifying the underlying risks, and proposing alternative language and/or risk mitigation strategies.
  • Analyze and price option strategies designed to reduce tail-end risk exposure to market volatility and inherent asset offtake structures
  • Being up to date on the Regulation of the markets in which we already have presence like MISO and ERCOT. Prepare automated reports for the management.
  • Give support to M&A activities regarding merchant prices, ancillary services capacity markets, RECs
  • Leverage advanced data analytics, machine learning forecasts, or fundamental modeling to improve price forecasting, congestion analysis, and risk assessment

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or closely related field.
  • A minimum of 5-year experience in similar role within the Renewable Energy sector.
  • Used to work in an international environment and different geographies is a plus.
  • Domain Microsoft Office package, especially Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.
  • Interest and proficiency in database management, combined with knowledge of other programming tools (such as Python, R, SQL) or Power BI
  • Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
  • Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
  • Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Fluency in Spanish is a plus